Clinical Facilitator - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Facilitator to develop nursing staff competencies and enhance continuous professional development. This on-site position in Kraaifontein requires a Professional Nurse qualification and experience in mentoring. The role involves ensuring nursing procedures are followed and identifying training needs. Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education are preferred; 3 years of nursing experience and 1 year of mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification with related postgraduate diploma or 3 years of mentoring experience.
• Clinical Facilitator role requires specific diploma in specialist unit.
• 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop the competence of all nursing staff.
• Ensure application of nursing procedures and policies.
• Identify training needs for clinical training interventions.
• Promote culture of continuous professional development.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Clinical risk management

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (specialist unit)

Job description

Mediclinic Cape Gate| Cape Gate, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 06/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Jamie Levern Scholtz

Reference number: 66103

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Clinical Facilitator plans and facilitates identified training and development interventions to ensure competency of all staff. They can be assigned to a specialist unit (e.g. the ICU) or work across the nursing units of a hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develop the competence of all nursing staff.
• Ensure the correct application of nursing procedures and policies.
• Identify training needs to guide the development of appropriate clinical training interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential Education:

• Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education OR 3 years experience as a mentor
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if a Clinical Facilitator in a specialist unit (e.g., Perioperative Nursing) and a certificate of competence in Generic Assessment (Assessor course)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
• 1 year of mentor experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Clinical risk management

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.