Clinical Training Specialist at Life Healthcare in Johannesburg
Life Healthcare Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Life Healthcare is looking for a Clinical Training Specialist to join their team at Kirkwood Mental Health in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for in-service and student training programs, coaching nursing staff, and promoting the nursing profession. If you have a nursing diploma or degree, SANC registration as an Assessor, and a passion for developing others, this role offers a chance to grow within a leading healthcare group.
About the role
Life Healthcare Group is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to be based at Kirkwood Mental Health in Johannesburg. In this role, you will report to the Nurse Manager and focus on delivering in-service training and student training programs aligned with the Life College of Learning programs.
Your day to day will involve planning and coordinating nursing competency requirements, providing coaching and mentoring to staff, managing risk based training programs, and participating in incident investigations. You will also play a key role in managing student clinical programs, from selection and administration to facilitating clinical skills development and supporting research projects.
Beyond training, you will contribute to hospital quality projects, market the nursing profession, and participate in community events with students. This position requires strong clinical leadership and a commitment to ethical, high quality care.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NSC
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Qualification in Nursing Education
- Qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science advantageous
- Post registration nursing experience within a 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
- Driver's license
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage WSP, CPD, and other programmes for all employees
- 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
- Manage risk based in service training programs including quality
- 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
- Manage internal and approved external student clinical programs including planning, facilitating, and evaluating
- Participate in the selection process of internal and external students
- Ensure correct management of student administration and resources
- Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
- Provide feedback on student progress to the Learning Centre and HOD
- Support students with research projects in the hospital environment
- Conduct effective research on relevant clinical practices
- Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems
- Market the nursing profession and participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres
- Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Closing date
- 10 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you are a registered nurse with a passion for teaching and mentoring. Make sure your CV clearly shows your SANC registration as an Assessor and any experience in nursing education or psychiatric care. In the interview, be ready to discuss how you have supported staff development or managed training programs in the past. Life Healthcare values ethical behaviour and strong relationships, so highlight examples of how you have built trust with colleagues and students. Also, since the role involves student programs, mention any experience you have with coordinating clinical placements or assessments.
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