Clinical Training Specialist at Life Westville Hospital
Life Healthcare Group · Westville, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Life Healthcare is looking for a Clinical Training Specialist to join Life Westville Hospital in Durban. In this role you will lead nursing education, coordinate CPD programs, mentor staff, and support student clinical training. It is a great opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for teaching and clinical excellence to step into a leadership role within a major private hospital group.
About the role
Life Healthcare Group is seeking a Clinical Training Specialist to be based at Life Westville Hospital in Durban. Reporting to the Nursing Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high quality nursing care through effective training, mentoring and education.
Your day to day work will involve:
- Managing CPD and other training programs for qualified nurses
- Planning and coordinating nursing competency assessments
- Coaching and mentoring staff to build clinical competence
- Running risk based in-service training and participating in incident investigations
- Coordinating internal and external student clinical programs
- Supporting students with research projects
- Marketing the nursing profession and participating in community events
Application note: Internal applicants are requested to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. The closing date for applications is 11 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from the company within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Matric
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Education (compulsory)
- Post registration nursing experience within a relevant healthcare environment
- Current registration with SANC as a Registered Assessor
- Proven clinical leadership expertise
- Specific knowledge and understanding of legislation governing nursing practice
- Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
- Understanding of change management principles
- Facilitation and assessment skills
- Computer proficiency
- Valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Manage CPD and other programs for qualified nurses
- Plan, coordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements
- Coach and mentor staff to ensure clinical competence
- Manage risk based in-service training programs
- Participate in incident investigations
- Participate in hospital quality projects and provide feedback
- Manage internal and approved external student clinical programs
- Participate in the selection of students
- Ensure correct student administration and resources
- Support students with research projects
- Conduct research on relevant clinical practices
- Market the nursing profession through various initiatives
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Westville, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Closing date
- 11 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are a registered nurse with a Nursing Education qualification and a real passion for teaching, this role at Life Westville Hospital could be a great next step. Make sure your CV clearly shows your SANC registration, your assessor credentials, and any experience you have mentoring or training other nurses. In your cover letter, mention specific examples of how you have helped staff or students improve their clinical skills. The hiring team will want to see that you understand the legislation around nursing education and that you can work with diverse teams. Before you apply, chat to your line manager if you are an internal candidate. Take your time to put together a focused application and good luck.
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