Senior/ Nurse Educator

Assesses, identifies, implements, co-ordinates and evaluates departmental nursing staffs continuing education, training and development plans to ensure provision of competent and quality patient care. Responsible for nursing staff induction, clinical education / training, in-service education, personal and professional growth.Serves as resource person in education/nursing training matters and clinical issues to provide high quality standard of carePlans and provides direct clinical supervision for nursing students and junior staffFacilitates the clinical learning environment of nursing students to improve nursing students learning experiencesMonitors and evaluates nursing students feedback; develop action-plans collaboratively with ward nursing colleagues to improve nursing students learning experiencesCollaborates with education institution to ensure nursing students application of learning into practice, e.g. hand hygiene complianceUtilizes effective teaching strategies to develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning among nursing students, newly recruited nurses and nursing staffCoaches preceptors and clinical instructor on their role effectiveness and assessment of nursing trainees and junior nurses performance e.g. formative and summative assessment, learning action plansConducts nursing staff orientation, training and continuing education programmes to maintain level of competencyConducts learning needs analysis to identify learning gaps and training needs of nursing staff at ward/cluster levelProvides career counselling/coaching for all levels of nursing staffs professional developmentResponsible to maintain and perform the following core competencies competently:Clinical teaching / supervision - Structured teaching - Assessment of trainees and nurses clinical performance [formative & summative]Reviews and revises existing curriculum following constructive recommendation on training/practice issues in order to meet the current educational needs of the hospitalParticipates in the implementation and development of e-learning resourcesMentors and inducts potential acting nurse clinician for education trackWorks collaboratively with ward/unit/cluster Nursing Officers and Senior Nursing Officers to [i] maintain clinical standards; [ii] conduct total performance management (includes career coaching and staff development) and [iii] assume joint managerial responsibilities, e.g. patients and / or familys feedback, eHOR etcSecondary Responsibilities:Maintains clinical competency by seeking educational opportunities to maintain current knowledge and acquire new knowledge related to nursing practiceCollaborates with ward/cluster nursing leaders in nursing research initiatives/evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomeParticipates in educational audit/quality improvement projects/risk managementParticipates in nursing workgroup/committee at cluster/hospital levelTakes on additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the Senior Nurse Educator,Deputy/Assistant Director (Nursing) and Chief NurseRequirementsRegistered Nurse with at least 9 years of post-registration clinical experience, of which a minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical teaching/professional development and continuing education at an acute hospital setting, and 2 years as Assistant Nurse ClinicianDiploma in Nursing with relevant post-basic advanced certification and Degree in Nursing from recognized training institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board. A teaching qualification would be an advantage Interest to teach nursing training and development activitiesGood interpersonal and communication skillsGood computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPointJob ID: L479539VAll Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notifiedPeople Profilers Pte Ltd
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