Clinical Facilitator

Mediclinic Vereeniging; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Vereeniging is seeking a Clinical Facilitator to plan and facilitate training for nursing staff, ensuring their competency. Ideal candidates will have a Professional Nurse qualification, experience in mentorship, and a passion for continuous professional development. This role is critical in maintaining high standards of care across the units.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification required.
• 3 years of experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital.
• 1 year of mentorship experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the competence of all nursing staff.
• Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures.
• Identify training needs for appropriate interventions.
• Promote 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

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (if applicable)

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Clinical Facilitator plans and facilitates identified training and development interventions to ensure competency of all staff. They can be allocated to a specialist unit (e.g. the ICU) or work across the nursing units of a hospital.

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification, andPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education OR 3 years experience as a mentor, and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if a Clinical Facilitator in a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing) and a certificate of competence in Generic Assessment (Assessor course)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year of mentor experience

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