EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Assist the ACNO to develop and implement educational frameworks for clinical pathway programmes.
• Participate in clinical learning environment audits for undergraduate programmes.
• Assist with the design, development, and delivery of NMBI accredited foundation and skills programmes based on patient needs and requirements of the service.
• Assist with the design and delivery of education programmes for Healthcare assistants in collaboration with Directors of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Managers.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

UPMC Whitfield are recruiting a Clinical Nurse Facilitator on an 11-month fixed term contract. The role is responsible for the facilitation of quality education and professional development that is in line with the highest standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) will work with the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer in developing a framework for competency assessment and a strategy for continuous professional development for nurses. As a key member of the nurse education team the role is responsible for the provision of a supportive clinical learning environment for both post registration and undergraduate nurses. The role will actively participate in the Quality and Safety programme and with Nurse Managers ensure compliance with best practice and JCI standards relevant to patient care.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate education and continuous professional development within the operating department for Registered Nurses
• Facilitate education and training for peri-operative nurses that is aligned with UPMC competency assessment framework.
• Ensure education and training programmes are reviewed and reflect best practice and both national and international standards for peri-operative care.
• Promote an environment for professional nursing practice, which is consistent with the mission, vision and values of UPMC in Ireland.
• Ensure that the peri- areas to which student nurses are assigned for clinical placements, provide optimum teaching and learning environments and can meet the learning outcomes for student nurses set by the Third Level College and the NMBI standards for the students.
• Develop, engage in and promote person centred nursing practices through care processes, which enhance clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Support change and play an active role in promoting the nursing and corporate developments and strategies required to sustain innovations in nursing and clinical practice within theatre department.