Part-time Clinical Instructor (Nephrology Nursing at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To deliver effective clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to nursing students in nephrology care settings, ensuring the application of theoretical knowledge into safe, ethical, and evidence-based clinical practice while supporting the achievement of competency requirements stipulated by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide structured clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students during nephrology nursing clinical placements.
• Guide students in the application of nephrology nursing theory to hands-on patient care in approved clinical learning environments.
• Supervise, mentor, and support students to achieve required competencies and clinical learning outcomes as outlined by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of students’ clinical performance using approved assessment tools and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement, including implementation of remedial learning plans where necessary.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and ethical nursing practice during training.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of clinical training plans, assessment tools, logbooks, and learning resources in line with the set requirements.
• Monitor and report on student attendance, clinical exposure, and achievement of prescribed training hours.
• Collaborate with tutors, clinical staff, and training institutions to ensure seamless coordination of clinical learning.
• Maintain professional standards, regulatory compliance, and institutional policies in all clinical instructional activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) or its equivalent, in an institution recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Higher National Diploma in Nephrology Nursing from an institution recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• A Master's degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya