Clinical Training Specialist

Business Capital Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to oversee nursing training programs and promote nursing as a profession. This role requires effective management of clinical training for staff and students, requiring a nursing background and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC and has relevant nursing specialization.
• Post-registration nursing experience in healthcare environments required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical training programs and nursing competency requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Participate in quality projects and incident investigations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Facilitation Skills

Assessment Skills

Change Management

Clinical Leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, reporting to the Senior Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical training of staff and students.

Critical Outputs

Effective management of CPD and other programs for qualified nurses.

1. Plan, coordinate, and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy.
2. Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence.
3. Effective management of risk-based in-service training programs (including quality).
4. Plan, coordinate, and monitor risk-based in-service training programs.
5. Participate in incident investigation.
6. Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations, and take remedial action where necessary.
7. Identify risks and competence in the use of products through in-service training.
8. Manage internal and external student clinical programs (planning, facilitating, and evaluating).
9. Participate in the selection process of students.
10. Ensure proper management of student administration and resources.
11. Identify learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development.
12. Provide feedback on student progress to the Learning Centre and HOD.
13. Support students with research projects in the hospital environment.
14. Conduct research on relevant clinical practices.
15. Identify and plan actions for clinical delivery problems.
16. Market the nursing profession effectively.
17. Participate in promoting the professional image of nursing.
18. Engage in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres to promote nursing as a career.
19. Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (with appropriate specialization).
• Post-registration nursing experience in relevant healthcare environments.
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC.
• Proven clinical leadership skills.
• Knowledge of legislation governing nursing practice.
• Understanding of nursing education systems and legislation.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Facilitation and assessment skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Driver's license.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Drive and energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behavior.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Leading by example (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).