Clinical Facilitator - Specialised Units

Mediclinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic seeks a nursing education facilitator to enhance the skills of nursing staff. The role involves developing competencies, applying nursing procedures, and fostering continuous professional development. Candidates should possess a nursing diploma and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience as a professional nurse is essential.
• 1-2 years’ as a peer mentor or workplace assessor desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilitation skills

Assessment skills

Computer literacy

Infection prevention and control

Clinical risk management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Post-graduate Diploma in Nursing Education

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To plan and facilitate identified learning and development interventions to ensure competency of all nursing staff.

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

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate Diploma in Nursing Education; Unit Specialty certificate or diploma where appropriate (e.g. Emergency Centre / Operating Theatre / Cricital Care Unit)

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2 years’ Clinical experience as a professional nurse

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