Clinical Nurse Educators

A Clinical Nurse Educator educates people about health issues and promotes healthy behaviours. Plans and directs health education programs at schools, colleges, private businesses, or nonprofits such as community health organizations. May work in a health care facility to educate patients about their conditions and treatment, or work for a public health organization to plan and organize public health campaigns. May also teach nursing at the postsecondary level.

About this Career

Average Salary

£36,408

New workers start at around £8,387. Normal pay is £36,408 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £55,447

Annual Openings

652

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Teach nursing professionals clinical skills, patient care methods, and best collaboration practices.
Informs and advises patients and their relatives on their health problems and how to care for themselves.
Cares for the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients in their care.
Monitors patient’s progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment.
Manages own case load.
Assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Active Listening	57%
Speaking	55%
Reading Comprehension	53%
Critical Thinking	53%
Monitoring	50%
Writing	48%
Active Learning	46%
Learning Strategies	42%
Mathematics	35%
Science	3%