Clinical Instructor

About the job Clinical Instructor

Clinical Instructor

The Clinical Instructor is responsible for providing clinical supervision, teaching, and mentorship to nursing and care staff, enabling them to translate theoretical knowledge into safe, patient-centred elder care practice. The role supports clinical competency development, bridges theory-practice gaps, and promotes excellence in clinical standards through evidence-based practice, assessment, and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate clinical training and supervision for nursing and care staff in assigned clinical areas.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate relevant curriculums for classroom teaching.
• Evaluate training sessions and implement appropriate strategies for improvement.
• Conduct clinical teaching, supervision, and elder care clinical rounds to enhance clinical competence.
• Supervise and assess clinical practice in compliance with SNB, AIC, and SLEC requirements.
• Evaluate, document, and provide structured feedback on trainees clinical performance, including final evaluation reports.
• Identify skills and knowledge gaps and assess learning needs of nursing and care staff.
• Develop reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills to close theory-practice gaps.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of elder care.
• Guide junior nurses in managing complex elder care cases and clinical emergencies.
• Collaborate with nursing management and training departments to address learning or performance issues.
• Conduct educational audits to ensure quality clinical learning environments and supervision standards.
• Develop, review, and update clinical supervision frameworks and competency guidebooks.
• Assist in updating clinical SOPs when necessary.
• Participate in educational projects, workgroups, or committee meetings.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing (or equivalent).
• Valid BCLS and AED certificate.
• Trainings in clinical teaching and learning or clinical teaching supervision.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical teaching, supervision, and interpersonal skills.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community-based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home-based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapores ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.