Clinical Facilitator - Wards
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.
Role
Are you passionate about developing nursing excellence and strengthening clinical practice?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Facilitator to lead and support clinical training and professional development within our wards.
This role is ideal for a clinically strong, motivated nursing professional who thrives in mentoring, coaching, and driving quality patient care standards.
Responsibilities
A. Clinical Facilitation and Training
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver structured learning programmes for ward staff.
- Conduct clinical coaching during shifts to ensure safe clinical practice and ongoing skills development.
- Participate clinical orientation for new staff and students.
- Provide one-on-one or group teaching based on identified learning gaps.
B. Competency Assessment
- Conduct and document competency assessments for staff and students.
- Ensure completion and validation of clinical logbooks and rotation records.
- Identify staff requiring remediation and provide targeted development support.
- Monitor compliance with Scope of Practice, nursing standards, and ward protocols.
C. Quality, Risk, and Accreditation Support
- Support wards in meeting OHSC, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives and audits (IPC, medication safety, patient safety indicators, etc.).
- Identify high-risk clinical practices and implement improvement interventions.
- Participate in clinical governance meetings, risk forums, and quality discussions.
D. Learning & Development Administration
- Develop educational materials, competency checklists and training schedules.
- Maintain accurate training records, attendance registers, assessment results, statistics, and progress reports when needed.
- Provide monthly education reports to the Training Unit Manager.
E. Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Serve as a professional role model and mentor, promoting excellence in patient care.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with Unit Managers, Clinical Pharmacist, IPC Practitioner, HR, and external training institutions.
Education
- Registered Nurse with valid SANC registration.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience in ward settings.
- Qualification in Nursing Education is advantageous.
- Qualification as an Assessor and Moderator is essential.
Experience and Requirements
- Proven experience in clinical training and competency assessment.
- Knowledge of orthopaedic, cardiology and medical disciplines.
Other
- Clinical Expertise: Strong ward-based nursing knowledge and hands-on competence.
- Teaching & Mentoring: Ability to guide, train, assess, and support staff and students.
- Communication: Clear, confident, and professional communication skills.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to identify clinical risks, prioritise, and resolve challenges.
- Organisation: Efficient management of training schedules and documentation.
- Leadership: Acts as a role model and promotes excellence in clinical practice.
- Interpersonal Skills: Builds rapport and fosters collaborative working relationships.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a busy ward environment and adjusts training priorities accordingly.
Additional Information
Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za by 28 February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. If you did not receive feedback from the hospital within four weeks of the closing date your application was unsuccessful.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.