Clinical Educator - Pediatrics

JOB DESCRIPTION: - Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development programs consistent with the hospital's mission and goals. - Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level. - Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level. - Develops and implements competency-based assessment programs. - Manages and maintains a computerized database for staff competency development plans and education attendance. - Provides regular updates to the department Manager. - Provides an educational resource service within assigned area/s and additional units as required. - Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for staff. - Works in other areas within the hospital when assigned, within the scope of practice. - Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice. - Completes all Core Competencies for nursing as well as applicable Unit Specific Competencies within prescribed timelines. - Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection Control, Pain Management and Wound Care practices and standards. - Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures. - Understands the responsibilities of safe handling, and administration of Narcotic/Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures. - Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion. - Participate in hospital-wide and nursing committees. - Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety Plans. - Actively participates in hospital/department quality improvement initiatives. - Attends the monthly Nurse Management Team meeting and monthly Education meeting. - Maintains annual education requirements and participates in ongoing education activities. - Assists with departmental competency planning/review. - Performs additional duties when required within the scope of practice. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: - Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia - For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book) - Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles) - Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable) - Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: - Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a specific area of practice - Minimum of two (2) years of clinical teaching experience in a clinical environment - Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) acute care medical facility - Skills in organizational skills (time management) - managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining productivity - Ability to impart knowledge in critical thinking to new employees and colleagues