Job Ref #: MG-CF-CC-00012
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job 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

Job 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.