A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to Judy Naidoo, Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students that us in line with LHC strategic objectives.

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 including Continuous Professional Development programs
Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence
Active participation, planning, presenting and coordination in Macro and Micro Induction of staff
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
Planning, training and participation in Emergency Care/ Mock resuscitations/ scenarios.
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
Assist students with theory and practice integration
Participate in Learning Centre activities
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
Effective collaboration with hospital management

Assist with delivering hospital charge duties on a rotational basis
Assisting with nursing care in wards as required
Assisting Nursing Department in hospital as part of the Enabling Team

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Nursing
Nurse Education essential or proof of registration in obtaining Diploma/ Degree in Nurse Education
If no Education registration with SANC, then it is essential to be registered as Assessor and Moderator with SANC
Proven nursing experience of at least 3 years
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
Attention to detail
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Professional and technical proficiency

Please send your resume/CV