Nursing Clinical Instructor

The role of the Nursing Clinical Instructor is defined by the educational institution employing them for the assigned placement in Capital Health, as well as through Capital Health Policies and Procedures.

It is acknowledged that Capital Health has been granted, by statute, exclusive authority over and responsibility for the care, treatment and safety of all patients in facilities within Capital Health. Educational institutions/agencies attached to Capital Health through an Affiliate Agreement agree to support Capital Health in its efforts to achieve and maintain high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Introduces themselves to the manager of unit to which they have been assigned and schedules an orientation to the unit prior to the placement’s start date.
  • Choses appropriate assignments collaboratively.
  • Introduces themselves to the patient/family and confirms that they are comfortable having a student in attendance.
  • Checks for scheduling conflicts with other student groups placed on the unit, and collaborates with the other nursing clinical instructor to ensure both groups are not on the unit at the same time.
  • Advises each student of his/her obligation to:
    • Exercise reasonable skill in the performance of assignments given his/her level of training and demonstrated experience.
    • Maintain appropriate ethical and professional behaviour, which includes but is not limited to maintaining patient confidentiality.
    • Introduce him/herself as a student to staff, patients and their family and provide the name of Nursing Clinical Instructor who is supervising them.
    • Review and comply with relevant Capital Health policies and procedures. (Much of this information can be found under the Student/Learner Orientation section.)
    • Follow all direction and instructions given by nursing staff regarding patient care.

Nursing Clinical Instructors who are new to Capital Health are required to attend Capital Health General Orientation. Contact Student/Learner Placement Service to register for a session convenient to your schedule.