This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5835 and Job ID 5875.  All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

•    Oversee the scheduling and functioning of all undergraduate and postgraduate clinical learning in the skills- and simulation laboratories.

•    Arrange simulation-based education and debriefing orientation sessions as required.

•    Collaboration with lecturing staff, design and develop simulation-based scenarios (the person must be experienced in simulation to this work apart from assistance from lecturers).

•    Assist lecturing staff to execute simulation learning and other clinical learning opportunities.

•    Maintain and operate the simulation laboratory, including troubleshooting and 

•    Collaborating with information technology personnel

•    Supervise students during learning sessions and maintain safe practices by abiding by all established policies and procedures for the skills- and simulation laboratories.

•    Contribute to the evaluation of students during skills and simulation activities as well as on other occasions by request.

•    Assist in the coordination of the annual simulation short learning programme (SimSLP) for health practitioners, working collaboratively with a team that includes staff from SHoRS and academic staff’s skills unit to plan and organise the event. (the person must be experienced in simulation to this work apart from assistance from lecturers).

•    Oversee the management of equipment and inventory in the skills and simulation laboratories. 

•    Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning. 

•    Address minor equipment issues in collaboration with the ICT team and report major malfunctions or breakages to the relevant stakeholder (the person must be trained in debriefing to be able to fulfil this duty).

•    Prepare the skills- and the simulation laboratories for scheduled learning activities – these include mannikin and equipment set-up and cleaning up afterwards.

•    Request quotations, order stock and consumables according to needs.

•    Manage voice recordings and video footage in a strictly confidential manner.

•    Integrate research and best practices into simulation-based education.

•    Liaise with suppliers to provide input regarding the acquisition of materials and technology necessary for teaching and learning.

•    Ensure a safe and tidy skills- and simulation laboratory environment.

•    Assist lecturing staff in executing clinical and simulation scenarios.

•    Maintain supervised scheduled laboratory hours as necessary to serve day, evening, and weekend student schedules.

•    Regularly update and maintain policies and procedure manuals for the skills- and simulation laboratories.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•    A Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 or Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Nursing.

•    Current Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nurse (General, Community, Psychiatric) and Midwifery.

•    Postgraduate qualification in any of the following specialities:

     o    Emergency Care /Critical Care Nursing/ Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care/ Advanced Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.

•    Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education.

•    A minimum of five (5) years' experience in nursing (post-community service).

Recommendations:

•    A master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing Science.

•    A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities in a higher education environment.

•    Experience with simulation as a teaching and learning strategy in nursing.

Key Competencies Required: 

•    Results orientated:

     o    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

     o    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

     o    The ability to maintain composure and self-control.

     o    The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. 

•    Strategic thinking:

     o    The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

     o    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

     o    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

     o    The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

•    Business acumen:

     o    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

     o    Proficient in using MS Office.

•    Leading:

     o    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

     o    The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

•    Building coalitions:

     o    The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

     o    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

•    A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.

•    Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);

•    A copy of your identity document (ID);

•    Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);

•    A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);

•    Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

18 October 2024.

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 7659/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:   EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.



The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.