Clinical Nurse Facilitator Role
The role of Clinical Nurse Facilitator involves assisting in the provision of educational and clinical support to nursing staff. This includes promoting a learning environment through continuous education relevant to patients admitted for treatment.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Education, Training, and Development:
o Act as a role model at clinical level.
o Promote the learning environment by providing ongoing education relevant to patients' needs.
2. Mentorship/Preceptorship, Teaching, and Supervisory Skills:
o Provide mentorship, teaching, and supervisory skills to nurses, student nurses, healthcare assistants, and nurses returning to practice.
3. Managerial Responsibilities:
o Demonstrate leadership ability with effective communication skills and management capabilities.
o Foster a supportive working environment and maintain high staff morale.