Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Clinical Instruction
   

• • Facilitate practical teaching sessions in the Nursing Skills Laboratory.
    
  • Demonstrate nursing procedures using standardized clinical protocols.
    
  • Supervise students during skills practice and simulation exercises.
    
  • Guide students in developing psychomotor, cognitive, and communication competencies.
    
  • Integrate classroom theory with clinical practice expectations.
    
  • Provide individualized coaching and remediation for students requiring additional support.
    
  • Promote patient-centered care principles and professional nursing ethics.
    

1. Simulation and Skills Laboratory Management
   

• • Prepare laboratory environments for scheduled teaching sessions.
    
  • Ensure availability and proper functioning of mannequins, simulation equipment, and teaching aids.
    
  • Coordinate simulation scenarios aligned with course learning outcomes.
    
  • Maintain infection prevention and control standards within the lab.
    
  • Ensure safe handling, storage, and inventory control of equipment and consumables.
    
  • Participate in procurement planning for laboratory supplies and equipment.
    

1. Student Supervision and Assessment
   

• • Assess students’ clinical competencies using approved evaluation tools.
    
  • Conduct Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
    
  • Provide timely formative and summative feedback.
    
  • Maintain accurate student performance records.
    
  • Identify students at risk academically or clinically and initiate support interventions.
    
  • Participate in grading and moderation processes.
    

1. Curriculum Implementation and Development
   

• • Contribute to development and review of clinical skills curricula.
    
  • Align laboratory instruction with regulatory requirements and competency frameworks.
    
  • Assist in updating clinical procedures based on current evidence-based practice.
    
  • Support integration of simulation pedagogy and innovative teaching methods.
    

1. Clinical Placement Support
   

• • Liaise with clinical sites to ensure alignment between laboratory preparation and clinical expectations.
    
  • Prepare students for clinical placements through pre-clinical orientation.
    
  • Reinforce professional conduct, patient safety, and documentation standards.
    
  • Participate in clinical supervision when assigned.
    

1. Research and Scholarship
   

• • Participate in teaching innovation and nursing education research.
    
  • Support evidence-based practice initiatives within the School of Nursing.
    
  • Engage in scholarly activities, conferences, and professional development.
    
  • Contribute to academic publications and presentations where applicable.
    

1. Quality Assurance and Compliance
   

• • Ensure compliance with:
    
  • University academic policies
    
  • Nursing regulatory body standards
    
  • Patient safety and ethical guidelines
    
  • Participate in accreditation processes and academic audits.
    
  • Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
    

1. Student Mentorship and Professional Development
   

• • Serve as a mentor and professional role model.
    
  • Support development of clinical professionalism and ethical practice.
    
  • Provide academic advising related to clinical competence.
    
  • Promote inter-professional collaboration skills.
    

1. Administrative Responsibilities
   

• • Maintain laboratory schedules and utilization records.
    
  • Prepare teaching plans, lesson materials, and reports.
    
  • Attend departmental meetings and faculty activities.
    
  • Assist in orientation of new students and faculty.
    
  • Participate in university committees as assigned.
    

Scope of Work

The Clinical Instructor shall:

• Deliver clinical skills instruction across undergraduate and/or postgraduate nursing programs.
  
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Nursing Skills Laboratory.
  
• Supervise student practice in simulated and real clinical environments.
  
• Conduct student competency assessments and examinations.
  
• Support curriculum delivery and academic quality assurance.
  
• Ensure safe learning environments consistent with healthcare standards.
  
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and regulatory bodies.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN or equivalent).
  
• Registered Nurse with valid practicing license from relevant Nursing Regulatory Council.
  
• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree in Nursing/Education/Clinical Specialty)
  
• Certification or training in Clinical Instruction or Simulation Education is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience.
  
• Experience in clinical teaching, preceptorship, or student supervision preferred.
  
• Experience using simulation or skills laboratory equipment desirable.