MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Clinical Facilitator plans and facilitates identified training and development interventions to ensure competency of all staff. They can be allocated to a specialist unit (e.g. the ICU) or work across the nursing units of a hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Develop the competence of all nursing staff.
2. Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies.
3. Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions.
4. Promote a culture of continuous professional development.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

DESIRED  EDUCATION

Post- graduate  Diploma in Nursing Education; Unit Specialty certificate or diploma where appropriate (e.g. Emergency Centre / Operating Theatre / Critical Care Unit)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year of mentor experience

Minimum 2 years special unit/s (Operating Theatre / Critical Care Unit) experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE