Professional Nurse

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

EDUCATION REQUIRED

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2 years’ Clinical experience as a professional nurse
• 1-2 years’ experience as a peer mentor
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Workplace assessor