Clinical Training Specialist

Life Healthcare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Cape Town is hiring a Clinical Training Specialist to coordinate clinical nurse training programs and ensure the competency of qualified nurses and students. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Diploma, a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education, and at least 4 years of experience in nursing training. This role involves effective management of training programs, coaching staff, and supporting student development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical nurse training.
• Manage CPD and in-service training programs.
• Support students with research projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal & written communication

Influencing

Customer responsiveness

Education

Relevant Nursing Diploma / Degree

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Clinical Training Specialist Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town, reporting to the 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

Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence

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

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor risk-based in-service training programs
• Participate in incident investigation
• Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations, and take remedial action where necessary
• Identify risks and competence in the use of products through in-service training

Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs planning, facilitating, and evaluating

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

Effective research on relevant clinical practices

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

Effective marketing of the nursing profession

• Participate in the marketing of the professional image of the nursing profession
• Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres to promote nursing as a career
• 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
• Specific knowledge and understanding of legislation governing the practice of nursing
• 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)