A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist Qualified, based at Life Mercantile Hospital, reporting to Raathiga Veerapathran, Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical education for specialist unit 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 centers to promote nursing as a career
Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Nursing
Diploma/Degree in nursing Education mandatory
Post Basic Qualification in Peri-operative Nursing
Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor and Moderator 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
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Must be willing to work flexi hours as per the unit requirements Facilitation and assessment skills
Basic Infection and prevention control knowledge
Computer proficiency is essential
Drivers license

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV