ACADEMIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Job Overview

The Gauteng College of Nursing (Bonalesedi Campus) is hiring an Academic Head of Department for Mental Health Nursing (PND 3). Key responsibilities include coordinating student nurse training, managing clinical learning, curriculum development, research, and staff supervision. Candidates require a Master's in nursing/public health, SANC registration as a Professional Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse, a Nursing Education qualification, SANC Assessor/Moderator status, and extensive relevant nursing and education experience. Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R.425 allowing registration as a Professional Nurse and Psychiatric Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing Education
• Post Basic or Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric Nursing or Mental Health Nursing
• Master’s degree in nursing or public health
• Registered Assessor and Moderator with SANC
• Current registration with SANC
• Minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• At least 5 years of the nursing experience must be in Nursing Education after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the appropriate speciality
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver's licence

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the provision of education and training to student nurses
• Manage clinical learning exposure to learners between Campus and clinical areas
• Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance programmes
• Orientate, supervise, and appraise staff members in the academic department
• Participate in the presentation of academic programmes theory and clinical practice
• Supervise the marking and moderation of the theoretical and practical examinations
• Provide academic support to students
• Develop, review, and evaluate the curriculum of academic programmes
• Perform research relevant to nursing education
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the Department
• Serve as chairperson or member on applicable academic and management committees
• Participate in the management of the College
• Oversee the supervision of students

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