Clinical Facilitator - Critical Care at Melomed Private Hospitals

Description

Reports to the Nursing Services Manager

• Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting
• Integral part of the Critical Care team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes
• The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes
• Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level
• Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research.
• The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, ethical and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols
• Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff
• Design and implement CPD program
• Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives

Requirements

• Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing: General or equivalent as accredited by SANC
• 5 years proven work experience in a multi-disciplinary Intensive Care Unit including Cardio Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Vascular, General Surgery and Medical is essential.
• Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC
• Assessorship certified
• A working knowledge of Trauma, Midwifery and Paediatrics
• Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC
• Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• An established interest in staff development
• A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care
• Driver’s license / own transport
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts.