Clinical Instructor at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/CI/01/2023

Reporting to the Charge Nurse, the successful candidate will evaluate, create and incorporate both non-clinical and clinical programs that improve nursing practices for patients' safety and well-being in line with the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement curriculum for continuous nursing education and acting as a source of information for the nursing team as well as assessing set goals for improving knowledge & skills;
• Coordinate and implement set learning outcomes to ensure continuous improvement for better patient outcomes;
• Demonstrate, impart skills and apply the theories of teaching and learning in the daily guidance of nurses and students in the clinical areas;
• Incorporate evidence-based research into educational plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices;
• Utilize appropriate teaching techniques while conducting instruction to patients, nurses and student nurses;
• Serve as a mentor to nurses, identify skills gaps and growth opportunities for practicing nurses;
• Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning;
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise, evaluating and application of research to continuously improve clinical practice;
• Direct clinical practice including executing nursing care and assessing results;
• Perform advanced evaluations and providing guidance for testing new procedures;
• Continually investigate methods for improving patient care;
• Serve as role model, providing clinical and professional leadership

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Must possess valid basic life support (BLS) certification
• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a current valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must possess skills in training and assessing in the clinical areas.
• Sufficient skills in collecting relevant information on the practical skill needs of nurses.
• Have a passion for lifelong learning and development
• Sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies, and practices with regards to the group of patients served
• Outstanding skills in designing care programs relating to individual patients’ needs
• Teaching skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills