Clinical Facilitator

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate theoretical and clinical teaching and learning within academic and clinical environments.
• Support students in integrating theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience.
• Provide current and relevant nursing education to students.
• Facilitate, supervise and support students within the clinical hospital environment.
• Evaluate students' theoretical knowledge and clinical competence.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to support their professional development.
• Identify learning needs and provide appropriate support and intervention.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice and patient care.
• Support the development and maintenance of nursing competencies and clinical skills.
• Establish effective working relationships with clinical nursing teams and education stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration between academic and clinical environments.
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of nursing education and clinical practice.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of appropriate nursing standards.
• Remain current with developments in nursing education, clinical practice and relevant legislation.
• Apply appropriate assessment and moderation principles in the evaluation of learners.
• Participate in research and contribute to evidence-based nursing education and practice.
• Maintain accurate records relating to student development, assessment and clinical performance.
• Promote professional conduct, ethical practice and patient-centred care.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.
• Recognised qualification in Nursing Education or completion of a recognised Clinical Facilitator Development Programme.
• Critical Care training.
• Assessor training.
• Moderator training.
• Master's Degree in progress will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' working experience as a Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.
• Previous experience in a clinical nursing environment is essential.
• Experience in clinical teaching, facilitation or student support will be advantageous.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Research literacy.
• Knowledge of nursing education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of educational and business management principles.
• Knowledge of stakeholder relationship management.
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory environment relating to nursing and general education.
• Sound understanding of current nursing standards and clinical practices.
• Ability to facilitate the integration of theory and clinical practice.
• Ability to assess and evaluate clinical competence.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching to students.
• Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable transport.
• Ability to work effectively within both academic and clinical environments.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and educational teams.

Key Competencies

Teaching and Facilitation

• Ability to effectively facilitate theoretical and clinical learning.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning needs.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Ability to assess learner performance objectively and consistently.
• Ability to identify competency gaps and provide appropriate developmental support.
• Understanding of assessment and moderation principles.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, clinical staff, educators and other stakeholders.

Relationship Management

• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.

Leadership and Development

• Ability to act as a positive professional role model.
• Ability to encourage and support the professional development of students.
• Ability to promote high standards of nursing practice.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Ability to apply research findings and evidence-based principles to nursing education and clinical practice.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Organisational Skills

• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple students and competing priorities effectively.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Personal Attributes

• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong teaching and mentoring ability.
• Patience and empathy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A passion for nursing education and student development.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Strong clinical judgement.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• High levels of accountability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.