Clinical Facilitator

Nursing Department

The incumbent 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.
The incumbent will enhance patient outcome through the assessment of nursing care standards, through the planning and implementation of appropriate education and professional competency development and with ongoing audit and evaluation of standards of care and quality indicators.
The incumbent is also responsible for establishing partnerships between the hospital clinical teams, and collaboration with all other Busamed hospitals to ensure continuous development and improvement of theoretical and clinical nursing skills, nursing standards and general nursing care within Busamed. 

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or Registered Nurse with equivalent NQF 7 in speciality area
• Appropriate qualification in Education
• Intermediate Computer proficiency in the Micro Office Suite
• Critical care Nursing Qualification
• Assesor and moderator trained would be highly advantageous

• 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

• 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 Busamed 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 Busamed 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