Job Description

Clinical Training Specialist Qualified X 2
Function
Nursing
Facility
Position
Clinical Training Specialist Qualified X 2
Introduction
Two (2) vacancies exist for a Clinical Training Specialist with Perioperative Nursing Science/Critical Care Nursing Science/Emergency Care Nursing Science, based at Port Elizabeth Learning Centre, reporting to the Regional Education Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing competent and qualified nurses to meet the needs of LHC and external healthcare providers by facilitating nursing education programs.
Critical Outputs

• Support the effective recruitment and selection of students.
• Effective facilitation of postgraduate diploma nursing programme's work integrated learning outcomes including planning, coordination with key stakeholders and implementation to meet curriculum requirements and regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Effective planning, coordination and implementation of short learning programmes.
• Effective assessment (practical) of students to meet the curriculum requirements.
• Ensure the professional socialization of students from induction to completion.
• Participation in the research activities undertaken by the higher education institution.
• Ensure effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders for the purposes of effective work integrated learning facilitation of nursing programs.
• Participation in programme reviews, curricula development and policy development that are undertaken by the higher education institution to meet regulatory quality assurance standards.
• Effective programme and student record keeping of the implementation of the academic programme responsible according to regulatory and quality assurance standards.

Requirements
Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor's degree in nursing with a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education.
• Postgraduate clinical specialization: Perioperative Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (dependent on position)
• Relevant Masters' degree is recommended, however not compulsory.
• Registration of all qualifications, including the assessor and moderator qualification, with the South African Nursing Council is compulsory
• Basic Life Support certified

Experience:

• Experience in nursing theoretical or clinical education and training at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Preference will be given to a candidate with more than 2 years' experience
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Experience in facilitating online learning recommended.

Additional:

• Computer proficiency (MS Office packages and learning management systems) is essential
• Driver's license and ability to travel is essential

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity and teamwork
• Verbal & written communication
• Facilitation of learning skills
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation and ethical behaviour
• Building relationships and customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness and systems thinking
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

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Closing date
Thursday, October 16, 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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