Clinical Training Specialist | Qualified | Critical Care, Pretoria

Function Nursing Facility Position Clinical Training Specialist | Qualified | Critical Care Introduction

Two (2) vacancies exist for Clinical Training Specialist with Critical Care Nursing Science/Emergency Care Nursing Science, based at Pretoria Learning Centre, reporting to the Regional Education Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing competent and qualified nurses to meet the needs of LHC and external healthcare providers by facilitating nursing education programs.

Critical Outputs Support the effective recruitment and selection of students. Effective facilitation of postgraduate diploma nursing programme’s work integrated learning outcomes including planning, coordination with key stakeholders and implementation to meet curriculum requirements and regulatory and quality assurance standards. Effective planning, coordination and implementation of short learning programmes. Effective assessment (practical) of students to meet the curriculum requirements. Ensure the professional socialization of students from induction to completion. Participation in the research activities undertaken by the higher education institution. Ensure effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders for the purposes of effective work integrated learning facilitation of nursing programs. Participation in programme reviews, curricula development and policy development that are undertaken by the higher education institution to meet regulatory quality assurance standards. Effective programme and student record keeping of the implementation of the academic programme responsible according to regulatory and quality assurance standards. Requirements

Qualifications (required):

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education. Postgraduate clinical specialization: Critical Care Nursing Relevant Masters’ degree is recommended, however not compulsory. Registration of all qualifications, including the assessor and moderator qualification, with the South African Nursing Council is compulsory Basic Life Support certified

Experience:

Experience in nursing theoretical or clinical education and training at undergraduate or postgraduate level Preference will be given to a candidate with more than 2 years’ experience Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage Experience in facilitating online learning recommended.

Additional:

Computer proficiency (MS Office packages and learning management systems) is essential Driver’s license and ability to travel is essential Competencies Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Resilience Engaging diversity and teamwork Verbal & written communication Facilitation of learning skills Influencing Drive & energy Excellence orientation and ethical behaviour Building relationships and customer responsiveness Organisational awareness and systems thinking Leading by example Motivating and developing people