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We are urgently seeking a Clinical Facilitator (CNM2 Equivalent) for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and clinical leadership across the Perioperative Department, Endoscopy Unit, Surgical Ward, Step-Down Unit, and Minor Injuries Unit, promoting excellence in patient care, teamwork, innovation, and continuous quality improvement.
Act as a clinical role model and specialist resource for nursing, medical, and allied health staff while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice in line with the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct.
Deliver high-quality clinical education, lectures, workshops, simulation training, and in-service programmes for postgraduate nursing students and departmental staff using evidence-based teaching methodologies.
Lead the orientation, induction, mentorship, and clinical facilitation of newly appointed staff, adaptation nurses, practice support nurses, and postgraduate students within the designated clinical areas.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate clinical placements in collaboration with university programme leads, nurse tutors, Clinical Nurse Managers, and relevant hospital personnel to ensure achievement of learning outcomes.
Conduct competency assessments, provide constructive feedback, counselling, and professional guidance, and support staff and students in achieving required clinical competencies and development goals.
Identify continuing education needs within the department and develop, implement, and evaluate staff development programmes in partnership with Clinical Nurse Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing.
Participate actively in clinical audits, accreditation processes, quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and the implementation of hospital standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Promote evidence-based nursing practice through research, professional networking, participation in conferences, publication activities, and ongoing personal and professional development.
Support staff supervision, performance appraisal, probation reviews, committee participation, effective communication, workload management, health and safety compliance, and preparation of quarterly Clinical Facilitator activity reports for the ADON.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ post-registration nursing experience, including at least two years’ experience in perioperative care, endoscopy, surgical nursing, step-down/high-dependency care, or minor injuries.
Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative competence with the ability to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
Previous experience in clinical facilitation, nurse education, or staff training is desirable.
Strong knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols relevant to acute and specialist nursing services.
Good understanding of clinical learning environments and educational requirements across perioperative, endoscopy, surgical, step-down, and minor injuries settings.
Clear understanding of pre-registration nursing education and clinical learning objectives for both pre- and post-registration nursing students.
Comprehensive knowledge of the NMBI Scope of Nursing Practice Framework and its application to clinical practice.
Awareness of current nursing research, clinical audit, quality standards, and evidence-based practice, with the ability to apply findings to improve patient care.
Proactive approach to innovation in clinical education, digital learning tools, contemporary nursing practice, and service improvement.
Evidence of commitment to personal and professional development, including maintaining a structured career development plan and staying current with developments in nursing practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

Full-time, permanent employment contract

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Sick pay

Clinical Facilitator (CNM2 Equivalent)

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