Clinical Facilitator - ICU

The Clinical Facilitator plays a crucial role in ensuring that all ICU nurses placed by SD Recruitment at client facilities meet the highest standards of qualification, competence, experience, and confidence. This position is dedicated to verifying that each nurse is fully prepared to excel in their roles within diverse clinical settings, ensuring optimal performance and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical vetting, assessment, induction, orientation, and follow-up evaluations for ICU nursing staff placed at client facilities.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and skills development support to ICU nurses, ensuring correct application of ICU nursing practices and compliance with SANC regulations
• Identify training needs and facilitate coaching, assessments, refresher training, and professional development interventions.
• Investigate, document, and report on clinical incidents and assessment outcomes, ensuring accurate record keeping on our CRM and relevant systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, statutory, and client-specific nursing standards and policies.
• Conduct regular client site visits, maintain stakeholder relationships, and obtain performance feedback.
• Support recruitment and compliance processes, including candidate interviews and registration verification where required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training materials, policies, and clinical facilitation processes.
• Perform relevant administrative duties related to clinical facilitation and maintain professional and confidential conduct at all times.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical expertise and leadership in the following areas:
Clinical Knowledge

• Pathophysiology of critical illnesses
• Mechanical ventilation principles
• Cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation
• Critical care medications
• Neurological management
• Isolation protocols and sterile procedures
• Prevention of hospital-acquired infections

Professional & Ethical Skills

• Competent in BLS/CPR
• Knowledge of the scope of practice for all nursing categories and SANC regulations

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical guidance and mentoring ability
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of organisation and administrative capability
• Strong problem-solving and risk identification skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Minimum Requirements

• A four (4) year Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Regulation R425) enabling registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Adult/Neonatal ICU, accredited by SANC.

AND/OR

• Eight (8) or more years of experience across Adult/Neonatal ICU and related nursing disciplines.

Beneficial Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support)

If you are passionate about recruitment, client management, and making an impact in the healthcare space, we would love to hear from you.