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Requirements :
Basic R425 qualification, i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Must have a Post Basic Qualification in Nursing Education, And Nursing Administration/Health Service Management.
Post Basic Mental Health, Assessor and moderator course will be an added advantage. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience as Professional Nurse after registration with SANC. At least 4 years of the period above must be in management of Psychiatric patients. A minimum of one-year experience in Nursing Education/Staff Development and Supervisory experience will be an added advantage. Must have a valid Driver’s licence and Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
Candidate must possess effective communication skills, Ability to write and analyse Training and Development reports and Proof of current registration with SANC. Good people management, complex problem solving, innovative and project management skills. Ability to plan and organize own work. Be passionate about training and development of staff and student nurses.
Duties :
Facilitate, co-ordinate and assess nursing staff learning needs in both theory and practice to promote sustainable growth, development and professional knowledge. Align the training of nurses to the needs of the institution. Compile the annual training program, schedule lectures and in-service trainings/courses in line with Gauteng Department of Health Objectives. Implement and monitor adherence to SANC Continuous Professional Development model for professional growth. Have a monitoring strategy for the nurses on study leave.
Develop and implement a strategy for conducting psychiatric nursing groups and other programs in Nursing. Assist in the implementation of mentoring and coaching programs for the nursing staff. Support all programs within the Sub District on Mental Health Promotions. Participate in committees as delegated. Submit quality training reports according to set standards. Co-ordinate training for the institution in line with the Skills Development Act and other related legislation.
Assist Nursing Management with the implementation of the Professional Ethos & Ethics Program which is aligned to the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26. Coordinate student’s placements and activities in the hospital. Provide Clinical accompaniment which includes clinical teaching to enhance student’s competencies.
Exercise control over student’s movements. Provide students with clinical guidance and support. Strengthen and implement training of Mental Health. Coordinate and run projects as required in the Nursing Department and attend stakeholder meetings as required. Assist with training of nurses to reduce the Patient Safety Incidents in the Nursing Department.
Closing Date : 17-03-2026
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