A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Peglerae Hospital Theatre, reporting to Chantal Marais, Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all Quality and Training purposes in the theatre complex.

Critical Outputs
Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

Plan, co-ordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence
Effective management of the risk bases in-service training programs (including quality)

Plan, co-ordinate and monitor risk based in-service training programs
Participate in incident investigation
Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations and take remedial action where necessary
Identify risks and competence in use of products through in-service training
Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (i.e. planning, facilitating and evaluating)

Participate in the selection process of internal and external students
Ensure the correct management of student administration and resources
Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
Provide feedback on the progress of the students both to the Learning Centre and HOD
Support students with research projects in the hospital environment
Effective research on relevant clinical practices

Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems
Effective marketing of the nursing profession

Participate in the marketing of the professional image of the nursing profession
Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres in order to promote nursing as a career
Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

Advance Diploma: Operating Room Nursing Science
Advance Diploma Nursing Science: Nursing Education or busy with the course
Post registration nursing experience within relevant healthcare environment
Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC will be an advantage
Proven clinical leadership expertise
Specific knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing the practice of nursing
Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
Understanding of change management principles
Facilitation and assessment skills
Computer proficiency
Drivers license

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Please send your resume/CV