Clinical Training Specialist

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Gauteng is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to coordinate and deliver clinical nurse training in line with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/Degree in Nursing, current SANC registration, and 3-5 years of post-registration experience. This role offers an opportunity to manage training programs and promote the nursing profession within the community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-registration experience required.
• Current SANC registration and Registered Assessor status needed.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation and education systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical nurse training.
• Manage in-service training programs and ensure compliance.
• Participate in student administration and facilitate placements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Planning

Leadership

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Nurse Manager General. 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
• Participate in the identification and planning of the nursing component of the WSP according to hospital requirements and in line with the Nursing function strategy.
• Plan & coordinate CPD and other programs for qualified nurses, including competency-based assessments, mentoring, and coaching to ensure clinical competence, and submit required information to Nursing function.
• Participate in hospital quality review meetings to provide feedback.
• Effective management of risk-based in-service training programs (including quality)
• Plan & coordinate clinically-related risk-based in-service training programs, monitor compliance, participate in incident investigations, facilitate preventative training, and contribute to hospital quality projects.
• Ensure product competence through in-service training to facilitate compliance.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Management of internal and external student clinical programs
• Participate in student selection, manage student administration, facilitate clinical skills development, and coordinate placements and assessments.
• Engage in HOD meetings for feedback, drive student feedback collection, and support research projects.
• Research on clinical practices
• Identify gaps, investigate, plan actions, document, monitor implementation, and facilitate publication.
• Marketing of the nursing profession
• Promote nursing within the community, act as a role model, participate in marketing initiatives, and promote hospital at community events.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with 3-5 years post-registration experience.
• Current SANC registration and Registered Assessor status.
• Clinical leadership expertise and knowledge of nursing legislation and education systems.
• Understanding of change management, facilitation, assessment skills, and computer proficiency.
• Driver’s license.
• Problem-solving, teamwork, influencing, communication, planning, developing people, drive, excellence orientation, ethics, relationship building, organizational awareness.

Application email: [e-mail]. Closing date: Friday, July 18, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with their line managers. External candidates are also considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.