Nurse Educator: Campus Based Academic Staff at Netcare Education
Netcare Group · Western Cape Campus, Western Cape
Overview
Netcare Education is looking for a qualified Nurse Educator to join their Western Cape Campus. You will facilitate both theoretical and clinical learning for nursing students, helping to shape the next generation of nurses. This full time role is perfect for a Registered Nurse with teaching experience who is passionate about education and patient care. If you have a minimum of five years as an RN, a specialty qualification, and want to grow in an academic environment, this could be your next career move.
About the role
As a Campus Based Academic Staff member, you will be responsible for facilitating the teaching and learning of both the theoretical and clinical components of a nursing programme. Your role will be key in creating an academic environment that encourages deep learning and integrates theory with practice.
What you will be doing:
- Facilitate interactive, evidence based nursing education using a constructivist approach
- Provide support and evaluation to students in both academic and clinical settings
- Establish strong partnerships between the hospital and campus academic teams
- Utilise evidence based practice in all teaching and clinical education
- Assess student progress through a variety of evaluation techniques
- Participate in quality assurance activities and maintain student records using NEMIS
- Prepare for and implement Academic Performance Standard Review (APSR) meetings
- Mentor and orientate junior academic staff members
- Participate in research activities including journal clubs and quality cycles
- Maintain and control stock in the Skills Development Laboratory
- Engage in community involvement programmes
Requirements
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse and Midwife with a minimum of five years experience
- A formal Education and Clinical Specialty Qualification
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree
- A master's degree in nursing or a commitment to start and complete further studies towards a master's degree within two years of employment
- A qualification at least one NQF level higher than the programme you will facilitate
- Assessor unit standard successfully completed and registered with SANC
- Moderator unit standard to be completed and registered with SANC within the first year of employment
- Minimum of 2 years experience in facilitation of teaching, learning and assessment in a theoretical and clinical environment
- Research literacy
- Minimum of five years working experience as a Registered Nurse
- Previous experience in an academic environment
- Own transport and valid driver's license
- Proficient understanding of legislative requirements impacting nursing education
- Intermediate to Advanced computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, searching databases, email, internet)
Responsibilities
- Understand and ensure education objectives are aligned to Netcare values, nursing objectives, and legislative requirements
- Utilise evidence based practice in both theoretical and clinical education
- Actively participate in research activities like journal clubs and quality cycles
- Support students with research based assignments
- Promote the Netcare brand and ethical values through education and role modelling
- Plan, organise and participate in academic related projects as delegated
- Provide guidance and feedback to strengthen skills and mentor junior staff
- Develop collaborative relationships to achieve strategic objectives
- Actively participate in own professional development to maintain skills
- Facilitate the learning process using student centred methodologies
- Plan and implement timely assessment of student progress
- Prepare for and implement APSR meetings with students
- Develop strategies to improve throughput and pass rates
- Maintain student academic records using NEMIS
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Location
- Western Cape Campus, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are a Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching, this role at Netcare Education is a fantastic opportunity to move into nursing education. You will be shaping the next generation of nurses while staying connected to clinical practice. Make sure your CV clearly highlights your SANC registration, your five years of RN experience, and any teaching or mentoring you have done. In your cover letter, explain why you want to move into education and how you would integrate theory and practice. Since they value research and evidence based practice, mentioning any research projects or journal clubs you have been involved in will help. Also, be ready to discuss how you would support students who are struggling and how you would maintain the high standards Netcare is known for. Good luck!
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