Cape Town City Centre: Clinical Facilitator (General Nursing)

Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification. Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing: Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC Assessorship certified Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects An established interest in staff development A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care Drivers license / own transport Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts. Key Outputs: Reports to the Nursing Services Manager Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting Integral part of the nursing team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research. The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines. Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff Design and implement CPD program Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives