EDUCATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Fosters a safe learning environment by acknowledging the principles of Adult Learning and incorporates different styles of education from informal, group learning and 1:1 sessions
• Mentor, coach and educate new and existing staff members and support nursing staff in their areas of expertise: e.g. Preceptors, champions for clinical practice changes
• Contributes feedback on evaluation of staff performance and individual development plans
• Conduct unit wide training and education on topics relevant to specialty practices to develop and advance professional clinical knowledge to ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients
• Supports and assists staff to critically analyze events when faced with complex or challenging patient care situations; engages staff in problem solving strategies
• Contribute to the assessment of training and educational needs of both the unit and individual staff members
• Facilitate the completion and documentation of Mandatory and Unit Based Competencies and Point of Care Training
• Demonstrates the use of and encourages reflective practice to enable staff and to identify and prioritize self-development
• Promote local and regional educational opportunities appropriate to hospital and staff needs
• Participate as a guest lecturer in Educational programs offered by the Office of Clinical Affairs

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Masters degree is required.

EXPERIENCE

9 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 4 years clinical experience in specialized area.

CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS APPLICABLE

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Clinical Teaching Certificate/Nursing Education certificate from an accredited program that is >=6 months is required.
• Advanced training/certification in specialty required.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.

Performs all duties of Senior Nurse Clinican, Advanced and Specialty Nurse Clinician in addition to the following:

• Focuses on clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver culturally sensitive high quality patient care
• Applies advanced nursing knowledge and skills including complex problem solving; collaborates with Nursing and JHAH management as well as multidisciplinary colleagues
• Utilizes effective change management strategies to promote acceptance of new evidence based processes to all healthcare workers
• Ensures the provision of a safe environment by providing support and direction to staff, working within scope of practice and adhering to guidelines, policies and relevant legislation
• Identifies variables that influence nursing practice and outcomes and develops strategies and service developments to improve clinical effectiveness and efficiency
• Acts as a role model for healthcare workers to incorporate the organization’s mission, vision and values; participates in relevant committee’s and task force as required.
• Utilizes materials/equipment/time in a manner which conserves resources.
• May lead organization committee/project