Clinical Titleholders

Titleholders (and Affiliate Titleholders) are an integral part of the School of Nursing and play a central role in the clinical programs offered by the School, in higher degree supervision, and in research.

No. The University following rigorous approval processes awards the Titles of Clinical, Affiliate, Adjunct, Visiting and Field with level sought as Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Research Fellow and Fellow.

Those contributing to a program will need to have postgraduate qualification in the particular area of practice in which they teach.

Yes. As a Titleholder you are afforded access to a range of privileges available to other members of the University - library membership, use of University facilities, membership of the University Club, and participation (by invitation) in curriculum review and planning.

The role of a Titleholder relates to supporting the School in teaching and research.

Titleholders are clinicians who have been recognised and acknowledged by the University for their knowledge and/or clinical skills. They are experts in their speciality of nursing practice and are valuable sources of information and expertise. It is suggested that when a student commences in a clinical area, with the help of the senior nurse management team, they identify a titleholder who will be responsible for supervising them while in the unit. They will not be the only people responsible for signing the student’s clinical performance record, but will hopefully provide constant backup and support to the student in the clinical setting.
The Clinical skills record / clinical diary is an important element of many (but not all) of the Master of Nursing Science (Stage 1) programs, and represents part of the School of Nursing aim to produce not only knowledgeable and caring graduates but also competent ones. Each hospital, ward and nurse has unique ways of performing a variety of tasks. During clinical practice it is hoped that students will be exposed to many ways of performing the same task. It is one of the elements of an expert practitioner that they have a multitude of clinical skills each useful in slightly different contexts but based on practice guidelines. The purpose of these skills is to determine whether a students practice is safe. If the titleholder thinks at any time that a student is unsafe, it is their duty to intervene and discuss it with the student. This rarely occurs, and is not meant to be punitive but part of learning complex skills and procedures in a prudent and safe environment..

The School of Nursing, in supporting the conferring of a title on an individual, expects a minimum voluntary contribution of at least 25 hours per year of substantial involvement from the Titleholder.

Titles are usually awarded for a period of five years, and at that time will be renewed if the Titleholder is still contributing to the activities of the School.

In normal circumstances the answer is no, as the position is voluntary. In addition a University Title is considered to be an honour and is recognised professionally. However, in some instances people who are Titleholders may be approached by the Head of School to undertake additional duties that may be remunerated by the University. Nevertheless the question of payment is not related to the conferment of a title.

From time to time clinical research projects may be initiated in your work area and your expertise may be valuable in the research process. In addition, as a Titleholder you are encouraged to suggest ideas for research initiatives in conjunction with full-time academics with the School of Nursing.

You are requested by the Head of School to submit details of any publications you have written as part of your role as a Titleholder. We also request that you notify the School of any qualifications you receive following conferral of the title so records can be updated.

Yes. The academic and non-academic titles awarded are Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Research Fellow or Fellow. These titles are awarded according to your qualifications, both academic and clinical, and the contribution you will make to School activities.