SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY 
 
SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES 
 
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCES (CLINICAL TRAINING GRANT) 
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established university providing holistic Health Sciences education, and is situated at Ga-Rankuwa. The following position(s) is currently available. 
 
Clinical Skills Facilitator (4 posts) 
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract) 
Ref: 35/2019/RM/P8 
 
 
This position requires a registered nurse and midwife with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as experience in teaching of nursing simulation related skills in the Department of Nursing Science: School of Health Care Sciences. The candidate will report to the HOD and will furthermore meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below: 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 A Master’s degree in Nursing with specialization in a clinical area e.g., ICU, Paediatric Nursing 
 Four (4) years’ experience as a registered nurse practitioner and instructor of clinical skills 
 Current registration with the South African Nursing Council 
 Experience in the supervision of students in the clinical field 
 Experience in using a simulation facility 
 Record keeping as required by SANC 
 Proven computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 
 Ability to communicate in English verbally and in written form and respond clearly, creatively, and decisively to enquiries 
 Deadline driven, ability to multi-task, organized, plan and work under pressure
 
 
COMPETENCIES
 Good writing, communication and presentation skills 
 Good interpersonal skills 
 Problem solving skills 
 Client service orientation 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Assist in the students’ registration at the University and at the South African Nursing Council at all the stages of the students’ training 
 Lead the placement timetable of students to ensure that this complies with the South African Nursing Council requirement 
 Develop the study material and workbook for skills training 
 Keep a viable, collegial and professional relationship with the preceptors in the clinical facilities 
 Keep abreast with the teaching and developments of clinical skills in the simulation room and in the facility 
 Book and prepare teaching venues in the skills centre in line with the time tables 
 Teach/demonstrate/simulate clinical skills to students at all levels when required 
 Follow up and supervise students every time they are in the practice area to comply with Gauteng Department of Health stipulation and the South African Nursing Council requirements 
 Keep records of students' activities and movements whilst in the clinical area 
 Prepare for and conduct formative and summative assessments for all levels relating to clinical skills 
 Liaise with the Department of Nursing Science at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University to upload student information related to clinical skills: 
- Record of placement 
- Record of attendance 
- Record of time spent at clinical 
- Any record that impacts on the students clinical practice 
 Handle/refer students’ problems appropriately 
 Conduct other duties as shall be allocated by the HOD. 


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Closing date: 12 July 2019 
 
Applications from Employment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr R Moletsane, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204. , to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or by e-mail at hr.recruitment4@smu.ac.za
 
The applications must be posted OR hand delivered (put in an application box) to: 
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi street, Ga-Rankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P.O Box, 68, MEDUNSA, 0204 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3906. 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.