Clinical Training Specialist | General Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cape Town is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist. The role involves managing nursing competency programs, coaching staff, and supporting clinical skills development. Candidates should possess a nursing diploma or degree, teaching qualifications, and current SANC registration. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to nursing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC.
• Proven clinical leadership expertise.
• Understanding of change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage CPD & nursing competency programs.
• Provide coaching to ensure clinical competence.
• Participate in marketing nursing as a career.

Skills

Clinical leadership expertise

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Post basic/graduate qualification in Nursing Education

Job description

Clinical Training Specialist | General Unit

Function Nursing Facility Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Position Clinical Training Specialist | General Unit Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist – General Unit, based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital reporting to Carina Griessel, Senior Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for Clinical Training of staff and students.

Critical Outputs

Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

• Plan, co-ordinate 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 bases in-service training programs (including quality)

• Plan, co-ordinate 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 use of products through in-service training

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

• Participate in the selection process of internal and external students
• 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 in order to promote nursing as a career
• Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing (with appropriate specialization if applicable)
• Post basic/graduate qualification in Nursing Education.
• Post registration nursing experience within relevant healthcare environment
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor with SANC
• Proven clinical leadership expertise
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing the practice of nursing
• Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
• Understanding of change management principles
• Facilitation and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency
• Drivers license

Competencies

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

Email [e-mail] Closing date Monday, August 11, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.