Nursing Educator - Fortis La Femme - GK II

Role & responsibilities

• Identify training needs of nursing staff and develop in service education training plans.
• Development of educational programs, presentations and / or patient education materials; modify and update existing educational programs and / or patient education materials or recommended modifications as appropriate.
• Conduct a variety of in-service orientation programs and educational programs for nursing personnel for all levels in Fortis health care.
• Conduct nursing induction, safety and other generalized training and ensures completion of orientation as expected.
• Select and organize innovative methods of teaching including films, slides, charts and nursing supplies and equipment to demonstrate improved patient care.
• Conduct ACLS + BLS Training round the year. Test and retest their knowledge and skills.
• Maintain required departmental records, reports and statistics as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods and programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Coordinate educational programs for an assigned service line; serve an internal consultant for specialized clinical instruction.
• Advise CON, on observed areas that need improvement and continuous supervision to ensure safe and quality care to all patients.
• Prepare budget for teaching and learning aids.
• Conducts and assists in all types of audits for better patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Actively participates in policies and procedural development and implementation of new protocols.
• Attend relevant continuing education programs, staff development programs and grand rounds.
• Review current nursing literature and apprise Chief of Nursing, and other stakeholders for change in practices for improving patient satisfaction and safety.
• Actively participate in continuous nursing quality improvement program (NQIP) and work in close collaboration with all stakeholders for providing individual support for nurses as and when indicated.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein and as required by Chief of Nursing.

Preferred candidate profile

Knowledge of current developments in Nursing Considerable knowledge of laws and accreditation standards applicable to hospitals.