Our staff is our most important asset. Therefore we provide them with extensive in-service training and ample promotion opportunities based on abilities, qualifications and work experience.

Thanks to a comprehensive and transparent corporate structure of HKSH, employees can progress professionally and move up the career ladder in a fair and happy working environment. With proper qualifications and work experience, employees are encouraged to engage in professional pursuits and seize opportunities for promotion within HKSH. We expect our staff members to be willing and capable of shouldering more responsibilities with high professionalism and superb leadership skill on their career journeys.




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
Promotions are considered not only on the years of work experience but also such factors as interpersonal skills and professional qualifications.



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

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3-year Professional Diploma in Nursing Programme (Registered Nurse - General) for Enrolled Nurse
EN graduates proceeding to PD-RN programme

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Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing Conversion Programme
RN graduates as HKSH nursing workforce
Master of Nursing Programme
will receive a subsidy which covers at least 50% of the programme fee



Career Development




Enrolled Nurse / Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife
  • Completion of training for Registered Nurse or relevant diploma / Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
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Assistant Nurse Educator / Reigstered Nurse (Clinical Instructor/ Team Leader)
  • Degree holder of Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of experience in nursing care
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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
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Senior Nursing Officer (Quality Assurance / Continuing Nursing Education / Centre Chief Coordinator) / Senior Nurse Specialist / Senior Nurse Educator / Senior Nursing Officer
  • 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