Job Description

Clinical Training Specialist

Function

Nursing

Facility

Position

Clinical Training Specialist

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town reporting to Jacques Smit, Nursing Standards Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students-in-training in line with LHC strategic objectives.

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 Basic Qualification in Nursing Education is mandatory
• Post-registration nursing experience within relevant healthcare environment
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19
• 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 licence

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)

Contact

Chwayita Mpangele

Tel

Email

Closing date

Friday, September 29, 2023

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only vaccinated external candidates will also be considered.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Life Healthcare