Clinical Instructor

Job Summary

The Clinical Instructor is a licensed registered nurse who provides comprehensive clinically focused staff orientation and professional development within an area(s) of specialization. This role involves supervising clinical staff during their rotations, assessing their performance, and fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities 1

Collaborates with the appropriate Clinical Educator(s), Clinical Instructor(s), Managers, Staff, Allied Health professionals, and Learning & Development colleagues to assess learning needs, establish an annual education plan, develop professional competencies and ensure the educational needs of the assigned unit(s)/clinic(s) and/or group of professionals are met.

Participates in and conducts unit/clinic-based, classroom, and skills lab education in collaboration with appropriate Learning and Development educators and others utilizing principles of adult learning, reflective practice, cultural diversity, competency-based practice, and novice to expert theories.

Utilizes the educational roles of coaching, mentoring, facilitating, teaching, managing, and evaluating knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in learning situations.

Participates in the orientation of new staff, nurse graduates, nurse interns, and other healthcare professionals.  Promotes a suitable learning environment for all learners.

Participates in the educational development and support of unit/clinic-based preceptors and education link staff.

Develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies clinically based teaching-learning activities based on assessed needs, levels of competence, and standards of care.  Evaluates against unit specific indicators and strategic goals.

Incorporates internal and external standards, evidence-based practice, and research findings into all educational offerings.

Job Responsibilities 2

Develops and/or provides input into the development and implementation of clinical departmental guidelines, policies, systems, processes, and procedures and identifies potential areas of improvement.

Conducts clinical performance assessment of staff within area(s) of responsibility in collaboration with clinical stakeholders and provides feedback for the establishment of an outcome-based education plan if required.

Participates in educational activities that support the advancement of healthcare in the organization.

Demonstrates provision of education in support of achieving clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.

Contributes to the development and delivery of Apex Healthcare objectives using a continuous improvement paradigm, following all hospital and corporate related policies and procedures.

Demonstrates provision of education in support of achieving cost efficiency savings in assigned area.

Promotes and maintains effective communication and teamwork.  Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge and understanding of the Nursing/ Healthcare industry, protocols, procedures, and standards within clinical field.

Knowledge of accreditation and certification licensure.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Great organizational and time management skills.

Technical leadership skills within area of expertise.

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs.

Problem solver with a positive attitude.

Knowledge of clinical documentation and electronic medical records.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical/educational field (Preferred)

Minimum 2 years in an educational role (Preferred)

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the GCC (Preferred)

Competencies

Education