Clinical Nurse Instructor

REGULAR TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Instructor include but are not limited to: –

• Orientation of new nurses
• Development and management of Mandatory education
• Clinical support and ongoing education of nurses
• Assessment of nurses using clinical competencies
• Identify and respond to the learning needs of individuals and the service
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of education within the organization

The Clinical Nurse Instructor is responsible for maintaining and developing following key performance areas:

• CLINICAL PRACTICE

1.1. Perform nursing practice in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines.

• Practice within own abilities.
• Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in relevant field.
• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision making.
• EDUCATION
• Conduct needs assessments using a variety of strategic tools. Assists learners in the assessment of needs and identification of outcomes.
• Incorporate principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs.
• Coordinates orientation of new staffs with Nursing Education Services and Human Resource.
• Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation.
• Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care.
• Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats.
• Adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
• Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development.
• Delivers competence-based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.
• Supports staff development with educational activities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming.
• Prepares short- and long-term planning and programs to address identified needs.
• QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT
• Undertake the necessary components of the performance review process.
• Promote and participate in quality improvement activities and organizational accreditation processes.
• Participate in relevant committees, meetings and service activities as required and provide relevant feedback and dissemination of appropriate information.
• Assess and evaluate the quality of education resources and equipment required to meet the learning needs of nurses in the retrieval environment.
• Participate in critical incident debriefings as required.
• Participate in the development and review of clinical guidelines.
• CHANGE AGENT
• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
• Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• LEADER
• Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safety.
• Maintains required educational and/or clinical competencies.
• Seek opportunities to develop staff in various roles.
• Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice.
• Serves as a role model for education and professional nursing practice.
• Role models and promotes the concept of lifelong learning.
• Leads committees, work groups and /or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.

Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”