About the Role
The Bongani Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Programme Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role is based in the heart of the Free State and focuses on enhancing clinical education and mentorship for student nurses and nursing staff. By coordinating orientation, teaching, learning, and assessment programs, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of healthcare professionals in South Africa. The work you do directly impacts the wellbeing of the community, ensuring that new nurses are well-equipped to provide high-quality patient care.
Working in the public service sector at Bongani Regional Hospital offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. The Clinical Programme Coordinator will engage with both students and staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development. This role is not just about education; it’s about creating a supportive atmosphere where future healthcare leaders can thrive.
About the Department
Bongani Regional Hospital is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services while ensuring that nursing education meets the highest standards. The department focuses on mentorship, clinical teaching, and compliance with health regulations, which are crucial for maintaining quality patient care. By joining this department, you will contribute to a mission that prioritizes public health and the professional growth of nursing staff, making a significant impact on the healthcare landscape in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate clinical orientation and teaching programs for student nurses and staff.
- Manage work-integrated learning (WIL) and bedside accompaniment for practical training.
- Oversee onboarding and induction programs for new nursing staff.
- Conduct skills audits to identify learning gaps and create in-service training plans.
- Support clinical preceptors and mentors to ensure effective student guidance.
- Carry out continuous assessments of clinical competencies and track student progress.
- Ensure adherence to SANC standards and health compliance protocols.
- Prepare and compile operational reports on training activities for management.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate, and Basic R425 qualification in nursing or equivalent.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
- A maximum of 7 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- An accredited post-basic qualification in Nursing Education (minimum 1 year).
- Current registration with SANC for the 2026/2027 period.
- Strong computer literacy and statistical analysis skills.
- Knowledge of health legislation and policies, with the ability to collect and analyze data.
- Excellent planning, organizing, communication, and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
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.
Job 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 200 operational reports on CETU activities, training records, and student progress for hospital and nursing college management.
