Career Development of Enrolled Nurses / Registered Nurses in HKSH
In HKSH, an enrolled nurse/ a registered nurse may have opportunities to progress towards the management level as follows, depending on, among others, one’s performance, work experience, professional qualifications and interpersonal skills.
Promotion Criteria
Completion of all compulsory courses
Work experience in HKSH of 2 years or more
Good performance at work
Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving and leadership skills
A Career Path in Nursing for Students in HKSH
2-year Higher Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse - General) Programme
Students admitted to HD-EN programme
Nurse Specialist / Centre Coordinator / Nurse Educator I or II / Nursing Officer I or II
Degree holder of Bachelor of Nursing and above, or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical duties; at least 2 years of experience as a team leader is required for Nursing Officer I; and at least 2 years of experience in classroom teaching is required for the ranks of Nurse Educators
Degree holder of Bachelor of Nursing and above, or equivalent
A minimum of 10 years of clinical experience and 3 years in management level; at least 5 years of clinical experience and 2 years of experience in classroom teaching are required for the ranks of Senior Nurse Educators
Assistant O.T. Supervisor / Head of School of Nursing / O.T. Supervisor / Assistant Matron / Matron / Director of Nursing Services
Degree holder of Bachelor of Nursing and above, or equivalent
At least 20 years of experience in clinical duties, with 10 years of experience in related specialty and 5 years in the management level; at least 5 years of experience in classroom teaching and 5 years in curriculum development and management of school is required for the rank of Head of School of Nursing