The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives is a mandated agency by the Ministry of Health to provide training in eight specialty areas in the levels of Membership (3- years) and Associate Membership (1-year) for nurses and midwives in Ghana and beyond. In 2015, the College entered into a partnership with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Canada, to scale up Paediatric Nursing Education in Ghana through the development and delivery of a 1-year Associate program in Paediatric Nursing. With the full support of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service,
\nthis partnership builds on the post-basic pediatric nursing program delivered in partnership with SickKids at the University of Ghana from 2011-2015.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Paediatric Clinical Educators, Full time on the Paediatric Nursing Education Partnership (PNEP<\/strong>)<\/p>\n Classification: Technical Person The College and its partner seek to recruit Clinical Educators for the Tamale training site. The clinical educator will collaborate, support and work with GCNM and SickKids Educators\/Faculty and other members of the technical team for the competencies and clinical skills development of residents within Paediatric Nursing in both the clinical and classroom setting. The Clinical Educator will ensure adherence to quality and optimal practice standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Collaborates with Faculty members, nursing leaders, nursing preceptors, medical specialists, other patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula in the classroom, skills lab & clinical setting Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A full-time Nurse Educator with experience and specialized skills in Paediatric Nursing, Newborn Care, and Community health Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work 45 hours per week based upon your personal scheduling needs How to Apply<\/strong> Closing Date: 25<\/strong> August<\/strong> 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives is a mandated agency by the Ministry of Health to provide training in eight specialty areas in the levels of Membership (3- years)…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-6xG","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25152"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25152\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nReports to: PNEP Clinical Coordinator
\nLocation: Tamale and Accra Training Site
\nSalary: Negotiable
\nTravel: Regularly within Ghana, occasionally abroad<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Serves as a host, teacher, and mentor at assigned clinical site
\n\u2022 Ensures Paediatric Associate Residents\u2019 preparation for their clinical activities
\n\u2022 Works with facility based preceptors to prepare patient assignment prior to the arrival of Paediatric Associate Residents on the nursing ward, reflective of Residents level of expertise and learning objectives
\n\u2022 Works with facility based preceptors to orient Paediatric Associate Residents to the pediatric department\/unit
\n\u2022 Encourages an evidence based approach to pediatric nursing practice
\n\u2022 Sets & reviews Paediatric Associate Residents\u2019 objectives for clinical and determine approaches to meeting them
\n\u2022 Facilitates competency and clinical skills development among Paediatirc Associate Residents
\n\u2022 Provides Paediatric Associate Residents with ongoing verbal feedback and written assessment on progress using standardized tools, based on clinical educator\u2019s observation of clinical performance, assessment of competencies and patient care documentation, giving direction and time for improvement
\n\u2022 Organizes and facilitates daily debriefing and weekly clinical conferences within pediatrics and newborn care to foster discussion and reflection to support clinical learning among Paediatric Associate Residents
\n\u2022 Supports Paediatric Associate Residents to providing total patient nursing care for children and newborns including patients with complex and uncommon diagnosis
\n\u2022 Provides educational leadership to enhance pediatric care within established clinical protocols and guidelines
\n\u2022 Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters
\n\u2022 Empowers Paediatric Associate Residents to be critical thinkers and problem solvers but intervenes where appropriate to manage situations beyond the residents\u2019 ability
\n\u2022 Educates Paediatric Associate Residents and other technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments
\n\u2022 Promotes workplace safety
\n\u2022 Empowers Residents to be able to identify ineffective systems and processes internally and externally that affect quality child health care delivery and utilize quality improvement approaches to facilitate systems and process change
\n\u2022 Facilitates professional socialization
\n\u2022 Facilitates interpersonal communication among students and all members of the health team
\n\u2022 Provides support and mentorship to facility based preceptors
\n\u2022 Works with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate clinical education and training for assigned Associate Residents
\n\u2022 Participates regularly in specialty related CPDs to ensure optimal performance Skills Lab
\n\u2022 Plan and facilitate learning in the skills lab through skills stations and simulated scenarios to promote the Paediatric Associate Residents\u2019 consolidation of knowledge, skills and critical thinking
\n\u2022 Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of skills lab
\n\u2022 Assist the Clinical Coordinator in the development of protocols and guidelines for the Skills Lab Classroom
\n\u2022 Facilitate learning activities and discussion
\n\u2022 With the support of Faculty, prepare and teach lectures as assigned
\n\u2022 Assist with resident assessment and evaluation including marking scripts
\n\u2022 Assist with curriculum and content revisions as required
\n\u2022 Ensure strong understanding of the Associate Program in Paediatric Nursing curriculum and competencies to promote the integration of theory and practice during the clinical practicum<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Have passion in clinical teaching and working with Residents
\n\u2022 Hold an active license as a registered nurse and must be of good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
\n\u2022 At least 5years of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing or Midwifery
\n\u2022 Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an added advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Possibility for alternative scheduling \u2013 evenings shifts and weekends
\n\u2022 Possibility of maintaining casual (part-time) duties at your current post to continue engagement in active patient care can be discussed with GCNM and current employer
\n\u2022 Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care and to support residents in refining their knowledge and skill
\n\u2022 Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to project staff in area of specialty
\n\u2022 Ability to assess educational needs and support to design curricula and education material to address those needs
\n\u2022 Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on an international project, and remain adaptable to different cultural values and various working styles
\n\u2022 Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving, decision making, priority setting, delegation of responsibility and accountability
\n\u2022 Professional and Technical leadership skills within paediatrics and newborn practice
\n\u2022 Advanced nursing or midwifery skills in paediatrics and newborn care
\n\u2022 Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
\n\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
\n\u2022 Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical protocol, procedures, and standards within paediatrics and newborn care
\n\u2022 Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
\n\u2022 Continuous professional development opportunities provided by the College<\/p>\n
\nSend your CV and cover letter to recruitments@gcnm.edu.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n