Clinical Facilitator

Job Title:

Clinical Facilitator 

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Clinical Facilitator who will be responsible for the clinical facilitation of optimal learning opportunities, the facilitation of clinical knowledge and skill development of our nursing staff in the clinical areas.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and professional role modelling in the placement setting
• Facilitation of a clinical learning environment for all nurses
• Facilitate the implementation of evidence-based competencies
• Design and support quality improvement programmes that support improved patient care and risk mitigation
• Act as resource and guide in clinical quality improvement programmes
• Comply with all BCA and Quality initiatives whilst ensuring alignment with the client’s strategic plan.
• Implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Identify ethical and legal aspects of nursing practice in the clinical setting
• Participate in the implementation of OHSC audits and NHN quality standards and other quality improvement initiatives
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Collaboration with all key stakeholders

Qualification & experience:

Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or Registered Nurse with equivalent NQF 7 in speciality area

Critical Care Nursing Qualification essential

Experience in the ICU environment – at least 4 years in a hospital environment

It will be advantageous to have at least 2 years in a clinical facilitator/learning and development role