Clinical Training Specialist

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life St George's Hospital, reporting to Priscilla Pillay , Nurse Manager General. The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate and facilitate clinical education for nursing staff and students in the field of Critical Care to achieve clinical competency.

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 based in service training programmes (including quality)

• Plan, co ordinate and monitor risk based in service training programmes
• 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 programmes (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

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education required
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor & Moderator
• Critical Care experience would be advantageous for this role
• 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 required
• Drivers licence and own transportation will be advantageous

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

Email Closing date Thursday, January 29, 2026

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.