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Job Overview: Our client is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse - Nursing Clinical Support - NRED to join their team.  Responsible for the implementation and delivery of patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the Organization. Responsible for ensuring age-appropriate care is provided by nursing/midwifery staff of the unit(s) and care adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice of the regulatory body. A member of the nursing/midwifery leadership team who is responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate clinical practice standards consistent with best practice guidelines. Participates in the development and maintenance of a competency-based continuing education program that supports the nurses/midwifes in all specialty areas towards improvement in clinical practice. Provides clinical leadership in relevant are of specialty.
Key areas of responsibility include but not limited to Standards of patient care, Education of Staff, patient and family, Clinical practice, education and research, Professional Leadership, Service Excellence

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Performs consistent, systematic evaluation of clinically based programmes to determine if they meet patient/staff needs and are responsive to department/organisational direction.
• Formulates measurable performance criteria to assess nurses’ levels of competence.
• Provides the clinical expertise essential to support managers with effective problem solving and decision making.
• Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model.
• Maintains accurate records of educational activity and reports as required.
• Facilitate achievement of individual, departmental, and organisational goals.
• Fosters open communication, learning, and professional growth of the nursing staff.
• Collaborates with managers regarding staff development programmes.
• Contributes to effective and efficient utilization of human resources, consumables and equipment.
• Initiates action and reports to the appropriate manager, when staff behaviour and/or performance do not meet professional standards.
• Identifies educational needs and develops educational programmes accordingly. 
• Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programmes. 
• Demonstrates skill in adult education, group dynamics, curriculum development, communication, and teaching strategies.
• Assists nursing staff to integrate new knowledge and skill into their practice and ensures that ongoing competency is maintained. 
• Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, identify and develop new ideas that ensures commitment to the organisational goals.
• In liaison with the Nurse Manager, reviews nursing practice and addresses required changes based on best practice guidelines
• Provides specialty specific orientation to relevant staff and participates the organisations orientation programmes as required.
• Sets clear measurable programme objectives and evaluates programme outcomes 
• Provides bedside clinical consultations in area of expertise/specialization.
• Collaborates with nursing staff in identifying patient care concerns and in determining areas that necessitate resolution through staff education.
• Provides opportunities for individual nursing staff development 
• Analyses studies trends in nursing practice and recommends changes or adjustments in existing practice, adapting as required to meet the needs of the patient.
• Leads the implementation of evidence-based practice and actively participates in research to promote clinical knowledge and a research based clinical practice environment.
• Support the staff to provide a suitable environment for patient and family learning.  
• Engages in health promotion activities in the organisation and community 
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organisations policies and procedures.
• Maintains a strong communication network with the clinical leadership in promoting educational programmes.
• Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health care team as required
• Participates in quality improvement activities by assisting with the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, evaluation of indicators and reporting of outcomes and trends.
• Utilise information gained from programme evaluation to determine future programme directions.
• Supports and participates in ongoing educational and research programmes within the Nursing Department and the organisation.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality of nursing care
• Audits compliance with organisational documentation standards.
• Monitors and supports the organisational Key Performance Indicators and Clinical Indicators and reinforces corrective action to improve clinical service.
• Responsible for minimizing exposure to incidents of infection/cross infection of patients, staff, visitors and the general public. Ensures staff adheres to the infection control policies and procedures of the organisation
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and Performance Improvement Projects for evaluation and improvement of processes and clinical practice.
• Maintains contemporary knowledge of evidence-based practice relevant to specialty.
• Develops and achieves annual performance criteria/goals in conjunction with the Line Manager.
• Utilises internal educational resources and external agencies to assist with development of job specific competencies. 
• Initiates or participates in Nursing and or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

• Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program
• 6 years clinical experience with 1 year in education role
• Valid/current national license.
• BLS

Some Benefits Include:

• Generous salary paid tax free
• Housing allowance or housing provided
• Meet and greet at the airport
• Flights at the beginning and end of contract
• Medical coverage
• End of services bonus