Clinical Facilitator

Mediclinic Middle East; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified nursing professional to develop clinical competence among nursing staff. Responsibilities include ensuring the correct application of nursing procedures and promoting continuous professional development. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience. Advantageous qualifications include specific certificates and experience in multi-cultural healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years general and/or specialised clinical nursing experience.
• Previous experience in a multi-cultural environment within a private healthcare clinical education setting is advantageous.
• Desired Experience: 1-2 years’ experience as a peer mentor; 1-2 years’ experience as a workplace assessor.

Responsibilities

• Develop the competence of all nursing staff.
• Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies.
• Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development.

Skills

Continuous improvement methodologies

Facilitation skills

Assessment skills

Relevant legislation

Infection prevention and control

Computer literacy (MS Office package)

Nursing processes and procedures

Clinical risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Unit specific certificate or diploma

Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing / Health Professions

Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS Instructor Certifications

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To support, guide, plan and facilitate the development of clinical competence for all nursing staff members to ensure quality and safe patient care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Develop the competence of all nursing staff
• Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies
• Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Unit specific certificate or diploma where appropriate (e.g., Emergency Centre / Operating Theatre / Critical Care Unit) will be an advantage
• Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing / Health Professions/ Clinical Education on the UAE National Qualifications Framework Level 8 from a recognised health professions education institute will be an advantage
• Desired: Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS Instructor Certifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years general and/or specialised clinical nursing experience
• Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment within a private healthcare clinical education setting and/or experience in a preceptor position will be an advantage
• Desired Experience : 1-2 years’ experience as a peer mentor; 1-2 years’ experience as a workplace assessor.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Facilitation skills
• Assessment skills
• Relevant legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• Computer literacy (MS Office package)
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Clinical risk management