Nursing Education | Postgraduate

Function

Nursing

Facility

Life Queenstown Private Hospital

Position

Nursing Education | Postgraduate

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Postgraduate Nurse Educator with the qualifications of Perioperative Nursing Science and/or Critical Care Nursing Science, based at the Nursing College - West Rand Learning Centre, reporting to Hetty Smit, Regional Education Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic leadership by developing and managing all nursing programs and nursing education standards within the Life College of Learning.

Critical Outputs

Ensuring effective development and review of nursing programs by

• Developing and reviewing nursing programs in line with business needs and SANC requirements, consulting with relevant stakeholders and obtaining approval of programs via Nurse Education Manager for submission to Governance structures
• Monitoring program delivery monthly, collating and monitoring training schedules and evaluating, reviewing and updating learning material annually

Ensuring effective management of assessments (theoretical and clinical) by

• Developing and ensuring the implementation of assessment schedules, moderating tests, assignments and examinations, analysing assessment results and implementing remedial action where necessary
• Overseeing development and review of clinical instruments and workbooks, conducting internal moderation of formative and summative clinical assessments and submit summative assessment results to SANC

Ensuring effective co-ordination of research by

• Monitoring research projects and collating and publishing/presenting studies per program annually.

Ensuring effective development of Nurse Educators on Nursing programs

• Co-ordinating and conducting workshops and feedback sessions and identifying external education opportunities for Nurse Educators

Building of productive relationships both internally and externally by

• Participating actively in College meetings and forums, obtaining feedback on Nursing programs and implementing remedial action where necessary

Ensuring effective quality systems management by

• Reviewing and developing policies and processes related to program delivery and monitoring compliance on an ongoing basis
• Conducting program audits annually and communicating non-compliance to relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Postgraduate Perioperative Nursing Science and/or Critical Care Nursing Science
• Degree in Nursing and/or Diploma in Nurse Education
• An Assessor and Moderator Qualification
• A relevant Master’s Degree or PhD is essential
• Proven leadership in an education / teaching role within the healthcare environment
• Current registration with SANC
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and stakeholders would be an advantage
• Knowledge of curricula development, regulatory bodies and education principles
• Knowledge of legislation related to healthcare and nursing as well as of current developments within nursing and nursing education
• Understanding of change management principles
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Contact

Hetty Smit

Tel

0873522741

Email

hetty.smit@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Friday, September 12, 2025