Vacancies

Clinical Training Coordinator

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life St George's Hospital
Position
Clinical Training Coordinator
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Coordinator based at Life St George’s Hospital, reporting to Wendy Griffiths, Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate and facilitate clinical education for nursing staff and students to achieve clinical competency for general nursing units and undergraduate student training. 

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
  • Assessor and Moderator qualification required and registered with SANC
  • 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 license and own transportation will be advantageous
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Building relationships
  • Drive & energy  
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Leading my example (Key for Managers)
  • Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)

 

Email
Sinazo.Lindani@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Monday, December 8, 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.


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