CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR PNA5 CLINICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIT (CETU)

Requirements

Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A maximum of 7 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse in general nursing. An accredited post basic qualification (at least 1 year) in Nursing Education. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy and statistics. Knowledge of the relevant Health Legislation and policies, ability to collect and analyse data, leadership in planning, organising, coordination, and communication skills, ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Research skills to advise hospital management, responsiveness, pro-activeness and professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, initiative, co-operation, team-player, supportive and assertive.

Duties

Coordinates the clinical orientation, teaching, learning, assessment, mentoring, and support of student nurses and staff development. Clinical teaching and learning: coordinate work-integrated learning (WIL), day-to-day bedside accompaniment, clinical supervision, and simulation preparation for student nurses. Student and staff orientation: manage onboarding, orientation, and induction programs for newly placed student nurses, graduate nurses, and clinical staff. Skills audits and gap analysis: identify learning and competency gaps among nursing staff and students, and design relevant in-service training plans. Preceptorship and mentorship: support and coordinate clinical preceptors and mentors across hospital wards to ensure proper student-to-staff guidance ratios. Assessments and competency evaluation: conduct continuous clinical competence assessments, review professional practice files, and track student learning contracts. Compliance and quality assurance: ensure adherence to SANC (South African Nursing Council) standards, accreditation requirements, and Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) protocols. Reporting and administration: compile monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports on CETU activities, training records, and student progress for hospital and nursing college management.

Where to send your application

Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. T Tsoho Tel No: (057) 916 8285

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