CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST NEEDED IN PRETORIA IN SOUTH AFRICA

Job Description: A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist at a Hospital situated in Pretoria, reporting to the Process Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students-in-training in line with our client's strategic objectives. Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Critical Care Nursing and or Education with at least 3 to 5 years post registration nursing experience will be an advantage. 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. Responsibilities: Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses. Participate in the identification and planning of the nursing component of the WSP according to requirements of hospital and in line with the Nursing function strategy. Plan & co-ordinate CPD and other programs for qualified nurses as well as competency based assessment of staff, provide mentoring and coaching to staff to ensure clinical competence and submit required information to Nursing function. Participate in hospital quality review meetings to provide feedback. Effective management of the risk based in-service training programs (including quality). Plan & co-ordinate clinically-related risk based in-service training programs, monitor compliance to risk related training strategy, actively participate in incident investigation, co-ordinate and facilitate preventative training programs and participate in hospital quality projects. Ensure competence in use of products through in-service training to facilitate compliance. Identify risks, in all of the above, and implement corrective action where necessary. Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (i.e. planning, facilitating and evaluating). Plan, co-ordinate and facilitate clinical skills development with relevant stakeholders, identify learning opportunities, clinical accompaniment and clinical assessment and submit required documentation. Participate in HOD meetings to provide feedback on student progress, drive completion of professional socialization tool with Unit Managers and drive student feedback on learning experience. Effective research on relevant clinical practices. Identify gaps related to clinical delivery and conduct appropriate investigation, formulate plan of action to address gaps, document information and make results available. Effective marketing of the nursing profession. To apply, please send your updated CV to apply@medipath.co.za Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.