Nursing Education | Postgraduate

LIFE Healthcare Group; Komani; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastern Cape is seeking a Postgraduate Nurse Educator to manage nursing programs and standards. The ideal candidate should have a postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing Science or Critical Care Nursing Science, alongside proven leadership in educational roles. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to nursing education within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC is mandatory.
• Experience in nursing program development is preferred.
• Knowledge of curricula development and regulatory bodies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review nursing programs per business needs.
• Monitor program delivery and evaluate training materials.
• Conduct program audits and communicate compliance status.

Skills

Leadership in education/teaching role

Problem-solving and analysis

Verbal & written communication

Understanding of healthcare legislation

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD

Degree or Diploma in Postgraduate Perioperative Nursing Science

Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nurse Education

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Postgraduate Nurse Educator with qualifications in 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 provide academic leadership by developing and managing all nursing programs and nursing education standards within the Life College of Learning.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 submitting summative assessment results to SANC
• Monitoring research projects and collating and publishing/presenting studies per program annually
• Co-ordinating and conducting workshops and feedback sessions and identifying external education opportunities for Nurse Educators
• Participating actively in College meetings and forums, obtaining feedback on Nursing programs and implementing remedial action where necessary
• 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 [phone]
Email [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, September 12, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.