Clinical Training Specialist | Qualified

Life Healthcare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist responsible for managing nursing training programs, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and mentoring nursing staff. The ideal candidate has a Nursing qualification and significant clinical leadership experience, aiming to enhance the skills of nursing professionals. This role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor.
• Post registration nursing experience in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage CPD and nursing competency programs.
• Oversee risk-based in-service training programs.
• Support students with clinical skills development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate qualification in critical care, trauma, or operating theatre nursing

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Clinical Training Specialist | Qualified Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist - Qualified, based at Brenthurst Hospital, reporting to Nthabiseng Tlhone, Standard Nursing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall purpose of the job.

Critical Outputs

Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

• Plan, co-ordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence

Effective management of the risk-based in-service training programs (including quality)

• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor risk-based in-service training programs
• Participate in incident investigation
• Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations and take remedial action where necessary
• Identify risks and competence in use of products through in-service training

Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (planning, facilitating, and evaluating)

• Participate in the selection process of internal and external students
• Ensure the correct management of student administration and resources
• Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
• Provide feedback on the progress of the students both to the Learning Centre and HOD
• Support students with research projects in the hospital environment

Effective research on relevant clinical practices

• Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems

Effective marketing of the nursing profession

• Participate in the marketing of the professional image of the nursing profession
• Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centers to promote nursing as a career
• Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing (with appropriate specialization)
• Postgrad qualification in one of the following specialties: critical care nursing, trauma nursing, or operating theatre nursing science.
• Post registration nursing experience within relevant healthcare environment
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC
• Proven clinical leadership expertise
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing the practice of nursing
• Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
• Understanding of change management principles
• Facilitation and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency
• Driver's license

Competencies

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