Deputy Director: Nursing Education and Clinical Practice Development REF: NMCH 0437

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Deputy Director: Nursing Education and Clinical Practice Development REF: NMCH 0437

Salary package / Market-related
Reporting structure / Director: Nursing
Closing date / 30 April 2017
SUMMARY OF MAIN FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE OF JOB
The Deputy Director for Nursing Education and Clinical Practice Developmentcontributes to NMCH’s corporate management by providing introduction of changes in nursing practice, the support and development of nursing practitioners, setting standards and quality improvement using research evidence. The person has operational and functional responsibility forassessing, planning, and directing evidence based high quality educational programmes to maintain and advance the practice of nursing.He/she ensures a highly competent nursing workforce by organising and directing a centralised team of education specialists and managers in the provision of continuous development and learning activities for NMCH nursing staff.
The main focus is to promote and support NMCH organisational vision, mission, and objectives.
LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and promote an environment thatincorporates evidence based practice, contribute positively to hospital accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, staff and physician engagement and patient satisfaction
Direct and facilitate full integration of clinical informatics, simulation technology and nursing orientation programmes.
Promote translational research activities and maintain excellent relationships with nursing colleges and universities.
Negotiate and secure funding for training and development of new practice services.
Support the commissioning and contribute to the delivery and review of training programmes for practice nurses.
Determine access and barriers to training and develop strategies to address these.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree/Diploma in Nursing Sciences
Nursing education qualification is strongly required
Current Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife
A minimum of 9years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with SANC as a General Nurse
5 + years of Clinical experience in Nursing Education and Practice Development
Ability to liaise with interdisciplinary team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Broad knowledge of Professional Nursing Practice Standards and Scope of Practice regulations for Health Care Personnel, patient care equipment and products
Understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery
Professional integrity, ethical conduct, accountability and advocacy
Computer literacy is of utmost importance
Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills, leadership, organisational, decision making and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of legal framework and policies and procedures within the hospital environment
Conflict management and negotiation skills
Knowledge of code of conduct and Labour Relations procedures / processes.
Knowledge of Patient’s Rights Charter.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to Lorraine at

N.B. Please state the reference number relevant to the position applied for. Applications without a reference number will NOT be considered.

Please note that should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, it would mean that your application has been unsuccessful.

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