Chantal Settley
Parkersdam
Summary
Experienced Lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Western Cape College of Nursing, specialising in curriculum development, research supervision, and academic leadership. Proven track record in facilitating learner development across academic, clinical, and professional domains, with a focus on quality assurance and innovative teaching methods. Former Senior Academic Officer & Clinical Facilitator at the University of the Western Cape, adept in student coordination and programme management. Extensive background as a Registered Nurse at Tygerberg Hospital, delivering professional nursing care and implementing health promotion strategies. Committed to advancing educational programmes through collaboration and digital learning platforms while fostering student engagement and wellness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology/Western Cape College of Nursing
08.2014 - Current
- Post graduate curriculum development.
- Curriculum development and theoretical and clinical teaching and assessments in the nursing programmes through e.g. monitoring and reporting.
- Facilitation & implementation of learner development on academic, clinical and professional aspects.
- Clinical facilitation.
- Implementation of assessment strategies to determine learners’ competencies.
- Supervision of postgraduate students.
- Supervision of Masters Students.
- Proving postgraduate research supervision and leadership and support in research activities in the Department of Nursing Sciences.
- Coordination and supervision of research activities.
- Implementation of principles to ensure student wellness.
- Establishing and monitoring academic and clinical records and progress of students according to SANC regulations of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and full academic administration of students from admissions to completions.
- Management of and partaking in WIL laboratory activities, following the SANC nursing standards, and coordination of WIL activities of learners.
- Planning and budgeting with special reference to the developmental activities, national and international collaboration, project management, resource mobilization and initiation of new academic activities.
- Optimal management and use of resources.
- Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Quality assurance principles to be followed in the offering of Nursing Science department programmes.
- Assist in the Department with educational activities and research where a need is identified by the HoD, to enhance the quality of delivery of programmes.
- Supported university mission and enhanced institutional image through active engagement in academic and community initiatives.
- Participated in community development projects and established partnerships with other institutions to enrich departmental offerings.
- Involvement in professional development and research projects of staff.
- Conducted candidate shortlisting to identify qualified applicants for academic positions.
- Writing of research publications.
- Managed digital selections and applications for student admissions and registrations.
- External moderation for University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape and Western Cape College of Nursing.
- Writing of research publications.
- Managed digital selections and applications for student admissions and registrations.
- External moderation for University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape and Western Cape College of Nursing.
Senior Academic officer & Clinical facilitator
University of the Western Cape
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Supervised clinical fieldwork for students, offering guidance and support to maximise practical learning outcomes.
- Supervised practical sessions in programme and simulation lab, ensuring safety and effective learning.
- Assisted lecturers with marking and co-taught entry level courses while monitoring assignments to ensure academic standards.
- Coordinated student administration, including selections, registration, and addressing queries to enhance communication and support.
Registered Nurse
Tygerberg Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Assessment of health status of individuals, families, and communities; development of plans and implementation of appropriate nursing interventions.
- Delivered professional nursing care in an assigned unit and other units.
- Ensured quality health care through record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessments, contributing to improved health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
- Educated individuals, families, and communities on disease prevention and health promotion principles, improving awareness within an emergency unit and other departments.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional personnel; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance health care management.
- Evaluation and determination health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.
- Delegation of tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation.
- Performing specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
- Applied provincial infection prevention measures in clinical settings.
- Analyzing health systems information, conducting research or surveys and compiling comprehensive reports, project management skills and computer literacy.
Education
NQF Level 8 - Nursing Management
ty of Technology
Bellville, WC01-2027
BCur Nursing - Nursing
University of the Western Cape
Bellville, WCMCur Nursing Education -
Post Grad Dipl in Public Health -
Post Grad Dipl in Risk Management -
Post Grad Dipl in Child & Family Studies -
PhD -
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Curriculum development
- Research supervision
- Communication skills
- Academic leadership
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Lecture planning
- Research and analysis
- Classroom management
- Lecture preparation
- Lecturing proficiency
- Academic writing
- Syllabus development
- Quality education
- Innovative thinking
- Student engagement
- Assessment marking, grading, feedback
- Programme development and management
- Departmental planning
- Institutional collaboration
- Digital learning platforms
- E-Learning authoring tools
Custom
- BCur Nursing
- MCur Nursing Education
- Post Grad Dipl in Public Health
- Post Grad Dipl in Risk Management
- Post Grad Dipl in Child & Family Studies
- PhD
Timeline
Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology/Western Cape College of Nursing
08.2014 - Current
Senior Academic officer & Clinical facilitator
University of the Western Cape
01.2014 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Tygerberg Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2013
NQF Level 8 - Nursing Management
ty of Technology
BCur Nursing - Nursing
University of the Western Cape