Clinical Training Specialist - Durban, South Africa - Sakhona HR

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Durban, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Our client in the Healthcare sector is looking to employ a Clinical Training Specialist (Theatre) to be responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical environment to reinforce the learning process as well as the integration of theory and practice.


Remuneration:
Market Related/Negotiable


Key Performance Areas:

The Clinical Training Specialist will undertake activities designed to maximize nursing staff's clinical learning by:

  • Taking a student-centred approach, being patient and supportive of ongoing staff development and learning
  • Clearly and consistently communicating expectations of staff while on practicum
  • Becoming familiar with the mission of the School of Nursing and the health care facilities in which clinical facilitation is undertaken
  • To assist staff learning in the clinical setting the facilitator's responsibilities include:
  • Liaising with health facility /service staff to provide opportunities for the staff to meet the relevant unit objectives
  • Assisting staff with their development of communication, problem solving, clinical and professional skills
  • To use listening, interpersonal, and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning staff and provide support
  • To act as a personal tutor, giving first line support.
  • To refer students as appropriate to services providing further support.
  • To liaise with and assist others in the administration and management of modules, programmes, and other learning activities.
  • To contribute to the administration of any academic programme
  • As module leader or programme leader, coordinate with others (such as support staff or academic colleagues) to ensure staff needs and expectations are met.
  • Manage projects relating to own area of work and the organisation of external activities such as placements and field trips.
  • Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.
  • Coordinate the work of colleagues to identify and respond to staff needs.
  • Develop research objectives, projects and proposals.
  • Conduct individual or collaborative research projects.
  • Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)


(Educational Qualifications & Experience):


  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science.
  • Post graduate qualification in Operating Theatre
  • A master's degree (specialty area/ education) and or working towards.
  • Clinical expertise in Operating Theatre
  • A registered nurse with a minimum of 3 years current and broad clinical nursing experience.
  • An unrestricted, current annual practice license certificate issued by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) ,
  • Experience in clinical education/teaching of undergraduate nursing students, or other relevant teaching experience.

Skills:


  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to communicate with enthusiasm.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to network both within and outside the organisation with appropriate academic and nonacademic partners.
  • A progressive and dynamic approach to teaching in HE.
  • Welldeveloped administrative abilities.
  • Constructive approach to team working.
  • Ambitious to achieve national and international excellence.
  • Desire to maintain required professional standing through professional practice and continuing professional development.

Behavioural Attributes:


  • Professionalism and initiative
  • Wellspoken and respectful
  • Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From R30,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have Clinical expertise in an ICU?
  • Do you have a Post graduate qualification in Operating Theatre?

Education:


  • Bachelors (preferred)

Experience:

- broad Clinical nursing: 3 years (preferred)

  • Clinical teaching of undergraduate nursing students: 3 years (preferred)
  • Relevant teaching: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Licence issued by the South African Nursing Council (required)
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