Clinical Training Specialist

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to coordinate and deliver clinical nurse training. The ideal candidate will have relevant nursing qualifications, extensive experience in training, and strong leadership skills. The role involves managing in-service training programs and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. This position aims to develop competent nursing professionals aligned with healthcare objectives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing training.
• Current registration with SANC required.
• Proven clinical leadership expertise and knowledge of nursing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical nurse training.
• Manage CPD programs for qualified nurses.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to nursing staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Facilitation skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Relevant Nursing Diploma/Degree

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town reporting to Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students-in-training in line with LHC strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

1. Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses
2. Plan, co-ordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
3. Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence

Effective management of risk-based in-service training programs (including quality)

1. Plan, co-ordinate and monitor risk-based in-service training programs
2. Participate in incident investigation
3. Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations, and take remedial action where necessary
4. Identify risks and competence in the use of products through in-service training

Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (i.e., planning, facilitating, and evaluating)

1. Ensure the correct management of student administration and resources
2. Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
3. Provide feedback on the students' progress both to the Learning Centre and HOD
4. Support students with research projects in the hospital environment

Effective research on relevant clinical practices

1. Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems

Effective marketing of the nursing profession

1. Participate in marketing the professional image of nursing
2. Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres to promote nursing as a career
3. Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

• Relevant Nursing Diploma/Degree
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education and specialty required
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing training
• Current registration with SANC
• Proven clinical leadership expertise
• Knowledge of legislation governing nursing practice
• Understanding of change management principles
• Facilitation and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency
• Driver's license

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Contact

Chwayita Mpangele

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.