Clinical Facilitator - Specialized Units

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa, 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 to 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

1. Develop the competence of all nursing staff
2. Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies
3. Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions
4. Promote a culture of continuous professional development

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Diploma or Degree in Nursing (SANC Regulation R)

DESIRED EDUCATION

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

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years' Clinical experience as a professional nurse in a specialized unit

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

1-2 years' experience as a peer mentor; 1-2 years' experience as a Workplace assessor

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

1. Continuous improvement methodologies
2. Facilitation skills
3. Assessment skills
4. Relevant legislation
5. Infection prevention and control
6. Computer literacy (MS Office package)
7. Nursing processes and procedures
8. Clinical risk management