Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Facilitator General Nursing
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
(Private Hospital | Full-Time)
Introduction: A well-established private hospital in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Facilitator to support the General Nursing team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in staff development, bedside teaching, and maintaining clinical excellence across various general nursing wards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate clinical teaching and mentoring for General Nurses (including staff and student nurses).
• Conduct practical assessments, in-service training, and skills audits.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives in line with hospital policy and SANC requirements.
• Support new nurse onboarding, orientation, and clinical integration.
• Ensure ongoing professional development through workshops and evidence-based training.
• Collaborate with unit managers, HR, and external nursing education institutions.

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Education/Clinical Facilitator qualification .
• 35 years' experience in a general ward environment (medical/surgical/orthopaedics etc.).
• Previous experience in training or mentoring nursing staff.
• Excellent understanding of adult learning principles and clinical competencies.

• Passion for teaching and developing others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge across multiple general nursing disciplines.
• Ability to assess learning needs and adapt teaching styles accordingly.
• Professional, organised, and proactive approach.

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Training and development support
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for academic advancement