Requirements:

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC that allows registration as a Professional Nurse (SANC issued receipts to be attached). 1 year post basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC. Post basic qualification in Community Nursing, Psychiatry. Midwifery and Nursing Science.
• Masters in Nursing or related field. A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognisable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Nursing Education. 3-5 years management experience in the nursing education facility/environment.

Duties:

• Oversee the implementation of the nursing strategy for the college. Manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies related to education and training of nurses. Monitor the development, implementation, and delivery of the curriculum. Facilitate quality of areas of students’ placement for work integrated learning. Promote continuing professional development for nurse educators.
• Provide management support to the multi-campuses and sub-campuses. Compile strategic, operational, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the Vice Principal and College Principal. Ensure sound financial management practices. The incumbent of the post co-ordinates and manages the exam hub of the entire school.
• Develops and manages the selection process and criteria and ensures compliance of FSSON with external stakeholders like SANC and CHE. Develops, manages and implements new curriculum and programs as required by CHE and SAQA. Facilitate and implement Quality Assurance and Risk Management programs. Development of learning programs and material.
• Co-ordinate academic related activities and programs. Facilitate academic forum meetings and activities. Co-ordinate and manage assessments and examination processes. Supervise staff and management of student data and systems. Facilitate effective and efficient implementation of college policies in all discipline within the campus and sub-campuses. Oversee clinical allocation of learners in the identified and approved clinical facilities for all the relevant disciplines.
• Facilitate a research culture for both academics and students to promote evidence-based teaching and learning. Monitor the development, implementation and delivery of the curriculum including research. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the department. Plan, prepare and implement initiatives towards campus accreditation for the new nursing programs. Supervises staff and manages staff development and enhancement.