Clinical Instructor

TDMC Hospital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Clinical Educator responsible for planning and delivering training programs for nursing staff. The role emphasizes continuous improvement in patient care quality and supports clinical governance. Candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing, valid APC, and substantial clinical experience. Strong skills in teaching, communication, and mentoring are required, along with knowledge of ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a senior nurse, charge nurse, or clinical educator role preferred.
• Post-basic specialty in Obstetrics Nursing and Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing or Gerontology and Medical Surgical Nursing is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical training programs for nurses.
• Conduct orientation and induction programs for newly joined nursing staff.
• Provide bedside teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supervision.
• Organize and conduct in-house training and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE).
• Conduct regular competency assessments for nursing staff.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Teaching skills

Good communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Evaluation of staff performance

Familiarity with ISO standards

Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse with valid Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering clinical education and training programs to nursing staff to ensure competency, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in patient care quality. The role supports clinical governance, staff development, and hospital accreditation (ISO and relevant healthcare standards).

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical training programs for nurses and nursing assistants.
• Conduct orientation and induction programs for newly joined nursing staff.
• Provide bedside teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supervision to enhance clinical competencies.
• Organize and conduct in-house training, skills lab sessions, simulations, and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE).
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing competency assessment tools and skills validation checklists.
• Conduct regular competency assessments and identify gaps in clinical practice.
• Act as a clinical resource person for nursing staff on evidence-based practices, SOPs, and patient safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing (recognized by LJM / Board of Nursing Malaysia).
• Registered Nurse with valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical nursing experience. At least 2–3 years in a senior nurse, charge nurse, or clinical educator role preferred.
• Post-basic specialty in Obstetrics Nursing and Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing or Gerontology and Medical Surgical Nursing is an added advantage.
• Strong clinical knowledge and teaching skills. Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate staff performance. Familiarity with ISO standards, audits, and quality improvement activities. Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).