Clinical Junior Coordinator – Nursing

Job Purpose
This job will provide administrative support to the clinical-based aspects of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Programme.

Reports to
This position will report, for line management purposes, to the Academic Operations Nursing Team Lead.

Role Requirements

• Strong team player with a willingness to work under guidance and contribute to shared goals.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Undergraduate programme and the clinical experience required to meet the needs of each year of the programme.
• An in-depth understanding of RCSI Bahrain and School of Nursing & Midwifery policies, procedures, and regulations related to students' clinical practice.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with diverse healthcare entities, students, school and related departments.
• The ability to perform well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing environments based on course, faculty, and student needs in a timely manner.
• The competence to apply and develop proficiency in multiple software programs and online systems.

Principal Accountabilities
Clinical Placements for Nursing Undergraduate Programme

• Collaborate with the School of Nursing and the Clinical Placement Coordinators at RCSI Bahrain affiliated hospitals/health centers in planning and organizing the clinical placement allocations for all four years of the Undergraduate Nursing programme.
• Support in creating and maintaining clinical rotation plans for students with the corresponding Clinical Tutors/Clinical Mentors consistent with the nursing course objectives.

Communication & Coordination

• Help maintain a positive and professional atmosphere that supports high-quality student learning.
• Serve as a point of contact for the clinical staff at the hospitals to raise concerns about students' engagement and efficiently address the issues as needed and/or required.
• Assist Year Directors with the coordination of teaching related to clinical placements by organising teaching sessions, booking rooms, managing facilities and resources as and when required.

Clinical Examinations & Assessments

• Contribute to the execution of clinical examinations in line with the assessment requirements of the nursing programme.

Orientation & Workshops for Hospital Staff

• Support in organising the orientation programmes, and the Clinical Teaching & Supervision Workshops.
• Coordinate payment requests of Clinical Tutors and Clinical Mentors.

Programme-Related Meetings

• Provide admin support in the organisation of Clinical Learning & Teaching Committee meetings including distribution of agenda, minute taking, scheduling and other activities as required.

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

• Facilitate the development and updating of documents, policies, guidelines, and procedures related to students' clinical experience.
• Compile debriefing reports.

General
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Clinical Junior Coordinator – Nursing position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of undergraduate nursing programmes and clinical placement processes.
• Proven organisational, coordination, and administrative skills in a healthcare or academic setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use various online systems and software applications.
• Fluency in spoken English and Arabic is essential.