Clinical Instructor-General Nursing at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

• Coordinate clinical presentation to assist students achieve critical thinking
• Prepare new students orientation program and implement to ensure quick settlement at the school
• Follow students in clinical placements whether outside or within the hospital
• Assess practical book regularly to establish level of proficiency attained by the students in conducting procedures
• Ensure students’ clinical performance records are completed by ward supervisors one week (1) before the end of placement and such records updated in individual student’s file
• Plan and conduct Objective Structured Clinical Examination on specified skills required to be mastered by the students before attending to patients
• Plan and coordinate Nursing Council assessments for students within the clinical placements
• Ensure that students fill in the skills taught and demonstrated in their practical/clinical log books
• Record actual work done week-by-week in regards to practical subjects and progress records of individual students’ clinical performance
• Produce and distribute course learning objectives as well as student’s schedule to the clinical facilities prior to student attendance at the facility
• Design master rotations, assessment schedules or any other teaching and learning tool
• Communicate with the nursing department as necessary to resolve issues or concerns in the clinical areas
• Collaborate with colleagues to revise and evaluate course content and teaching issues
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience

Required Qualifications for the Position

• Diploma (KRCHN/KRN/KRM) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN)
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid license
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of classroom and clinical teaching experience at an institution of higher learning
• Ability to teach using a variety of methods to effectively engage students in learning
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of its use in a college setting
• Able to counsel and mentor students and staff
• Able to lead a large group of students
• Able to assess students oral and written work including exam papers
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Able to provide stimulating lectures for students and provide written materials for students
• Good organisation skills.

Deadline:  30th April 2022