Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. 

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in coordinating a research project Evaluating the Effectiveness of Simulation Training with Standardized Patients on De-escalation Skills for Qualified Psychiatric Nurses.

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

-          Role-Playing & Simulation: Accurately portraying specific patient histories, personalities and physical symptoms, specifically aggressive or agitated behaviors in a consistent and standardized manner during simulation sessions.

-          De-escalation Training Support: Interacting with staff in real-time, reacting realistically to their interventions based on pre-defined scripts and emotional cues.

-          Feedback Provision: Providing objective, constructive verbal and written feedback to participants regarding their communication style, empathy and de-escalation techniques from the "patient's" perspective.

-          Session Preparation: Memorizing case scripts, background stories and behavioral triggers prior to training sessions to ensure high-fidelity simulations.

He/she will be normally assigned to work less than 68 hours per month.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:

-          A recognized Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Nursing, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Language or a related discipline;

-          A good command of both spoken English and Cantonese;

-          An ability to give constructive, non-judgmental feedback to learners and collaborate effectively with research staff and faculty and

-          Prior experience in acting, role-playing or working as a Standardized Patient is highly preferred. Comfort with portraying intense emotions (e.g., anger, anxiety, confusion) is essential.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications, including their CVs, cover letters, and any relevant certificates, via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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