Clinical Training Specialist

WMS Secure; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to coordinate and facilitate clinical education for nursing staff in Critical Care. The role involves managing competency programs, coaching staff, and participating in quality initiatives. Suitable candidates will possess a nursing diploma and a postgraduate diploma in nursing education, along with appropriate registrations and a strong awareness of nursing practices.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor & Moderator.
• Knowledge of legislation governing nursing practice.
• Understanding of nursing education systems and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate clinical education for nursing staff and students.
• Manage CPD and other competency programs for nurses.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure clinical competence.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Assessment skills

Change management principles

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education

Job description

Vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based in PE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating clinical education for nursing staff and students in the field of Critical Care to achieve clinical competency.

Critical Outputs :

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

Requirements :

1. Diploma / Degree in Nursing
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education
3. Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor & Moderator
4. Knowledge of legislation governing nursing practice
5. Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
6. Understanding of change management principles
7. Facilitation and assessment skills
8. Computer proficiency
9. Driver's license and own transportation (advantageous)