Saudi Arabia
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Educational institution
200 + Employees
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
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Job Position – Education Coordinator
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Summary:
Coordinates the provision of educational resources to provide safe, patient and family-focused quality care in accordance with the American Nurses Association and Nursing AdministrationScope & Standards of Practice. Promotes quality nursing practice by managing, facilitating, and evaluating educational programs and outcomes in the area (s) of responsibility and specialization utilizing the professional practice framework. Functions within the ethical and legal framework, including the integration of the GCC Code of Ethics and trans-cultural principles.Responsible for the performance management of Clinical Instructors. Coordinates the provision of educational resources to support the achievement of the Nursing Affairs (NA) strategic goals.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assesses clinical practice needs utilizing unit-specific data, behavioral competencies evidence-based practice relating to specialty areas and develops strategies and educational plans including cost-benefit analyses that demonstrate improvement in patient care outcomes.
- Designsevidence-based curriculum that includes critical and reflective thinking, Hospital’s vision and mission, and NA’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principles.
- Evaluates, modifies, implements, and manages evidence-based educational programs, strategies, and assessment methods.
- Evaluatesexternally produced curriculum and writes recommendations for suitability for internal implementation.
- Participates in academic curriculum reviews from requesting university-based schools of nursing.
- Identifies implements and evaluates innovative models of education and training to support changes in practice environments.
- Coordinates educational plans in collaboration with the specialty area Program Director and other stakeholders.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff, nursing students, nurse interns, new graduate nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Promotes a suitable learning environment for all learners.
- Supports the recruitment of staff and assists in developing competence and performance. Acts as a mentor for new staff as they develop competence. Participates in staff retention across the assigned areas as well as areas of responsibility.
Experience Requirements:
- Ensures ongoing individual performance appraisals are objectively completed for staff members against set criteria. Assists with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provides clear feedback to team members in a manner that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. Counsels and/or disciplines staff when appropriate.
- Participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care issues and educational needs locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of NA objectives using a continuous improvement paradigm. Works creatively to achieve objectives by embracing new ways of working and taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates excellent personal communication. Establishes and maintains effective two-way communication channels with individuals and multidisciplinary teams. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
- Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of all positions in the assigned areas against the primary purpose and strategic goals.
- Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
- Participates in self and other’s education, training, and development, as applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education:
Ph.D., Master’s, or Bachelor’sDegree in Nursing is required.
Experience Required:
- Four(4) years of nursing experience including two (2) years in a dedicated teaching position providing nursing education with a Ph.D., six (6) years with Master’sDegree, or eight (8) years with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
- Critical Care experience is preferred.
Education Requirements:
Current Registered NurseLicensure from a country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health SpecialtiesLicensure is required.
