Clinical Training Specialist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Introduction

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

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 bases 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 (i.e. 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 centres in order to promote nursing as a career
• Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements 

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing (with appropriate specialization)
• 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
• Drivers 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 my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)