Clinical Facilitator - Specialised Unit

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB


To plan and facilitate identified training and development interventions to ensure competency of all nursing staff.


KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS


Develop the competence of all nursing staff

Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies

Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions

Promote a culture of continuous professional development


REQUIRED EDUCATION


ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree/Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Nursing Education Diploma; Unit specific certificate or diploma where appropriate (e.g. Emergency Centre / Operating Theatre / Critical Care Unit)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE


ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ Clinical experience as a professional nurse

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1-2 years’ experience as a peer mentor; 1-2 years’ experience as a Workplace assessor.


REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE


Facilitation skills
Assessment skills
Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
Clinical risk management
Nursing processes and procedures
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
Relevant nursing legislation