Clinical Resource Nurse ICU

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the Organization. The role requires ensuring age‑appropriate care is provided by nursing/midwifery staff of the unit(s) and that care adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice of the regulatory body. As a member of the nursing/midwifery leadership team, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing age‑appropriate clinical practice standards consistent with best practice guidelines, participating in the maintenance of a competency‑based continuing education program, and providing clinical leadership in relevant areas of specialty.

• Performs consistent, systematic evaluation of clinically based programmes to determine if they meet patient/staff needs and are responsive to department/organisational direction.
• Formulates measurable performance criteria to assess nurses’ levels of competence.
• Provides the clinical expertise essential to support managers with effective problem solving and decision making.
• Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model.
• Maintains accurate records of educational activity and reports as required.
• Facilitates achievement of individual, departmental, and organisational goals.
• Fosters open communication, learning, and professional growth of the nursing staff.
• Collaborates with managers regarding staff development programmes.
• Contributes to effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, consumables and equipment.
• Initiates action and reports to the appropriate manager when staff behaviour and/or performance do not meet professional standards.

• Identifies educational needs and develops educational programmes accordingly.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programmes.
• Demonstrates skill in adult education, group dynamics, curriculum development, communication, and teaching strategies.
• Assists nursing staff to integrate new knowledge and skill into their practice and ensures ongoing competency is maintained.
• Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, identify and develop new ideas that ensures commitment to the organisational goals.
• In liaison with the Nurse Manager, reviews nursing practice and addresses required changes based on best practice guidelines.
• Provides specialty‑specific orientation to relevant staff and participates in the organisation’s orientation programmes as required.
• Sets clear measurable programme objectives and evaluates programme outcomes.
• Provides bedside clinical consultations in area of expertise/specialisation.
• Collaborates with nursing staff in identifying patient care concerns and in determining areas that necessitate resolution through staff education.
• Provides opportunities for individual nursing staff development.
• Analyzes studies and trends in nursing practice and recommends changes or adjustments in existing practice, adapting as required to meet the needs of the patient.
• Leads the implementation of evidence‑based practice and actively participates in research to promote clinical knowledge and a research‑based clinical practice environment.
• Supports staff in providing a suitable environment for patient and family learning.
• Engages in health promotion activities in the organisation and community.
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organisation’s policies and procedures.

• Maintains a strong communication network with the clinical leadership in promoting educational programmes.
• Uses information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organisation information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
• Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health‑care team as required.

• Participates in quality improvement activities by assisting with the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, evaluation…