Clinical Associate

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Clinical Associate (Ref. 250423004)
[will be conferred the title of Assistant Professor of Practice]

Established in 1977, the School of Nursing supports the mission of the University by nurturing graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders.  It ranks 16th for the best School of Nursing internationally (QS Ranking 2025).  The education, research, consultancy and integrative health services are driven by a commitment to improve health of the community.  Currently, it has a total of around 80 full-time faculty members.  We welcome candidates from all nursing disciplines, including critical care, mental health, as well as prevention and infection control.

For more information about the University and the School of Nursing, please visit the websites http://www.polyu.edu.hk and http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/home.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) perform teaching and clinical duties in Nursing and related areas; 

(b) teach pre-registration nursing programmes and supervise students in clinical/field studies; 

(c) supervise clinical projects and clinical practicum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 

(d) provide leadership to curriculum development and quality improvement of clinical studies; 

(e) act as student advisor and counsellor; 

(f) coordinate student clinical placement with local, national and overseas healthcare agencies; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a relevant higher degree plus at least six years of post-qualification/post-registration clinical experience in nursing; 

(b) either a Certificate of Registration (Part I) or a Certificate of Registration (Part II), and a valid Practising Certificate issued by The Nursing Council of Hong Kong; 

(c) a substantial record and reputation as an accomplished clinical teacher;

(d) significant contribution to clinical education innovations and quality improvement initiatives;

(e) demonstrated academic management and leadership capabilities; and

(f) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, and fluency in Cantonese.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.