Clinical Placement - Personal Support Worker Program

Near North District School Board; North Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Near North District School Board invites applications for a Clinical Placement Instructor - Personal Support Worker Program in North Bay. The role covers classroom and field instruction, with travel to placement sites and supervision of students in diverse settings.

The incumbent will assess performance, provide feedback, and demonstrate PSW skills, ensuring alignment with CESBA/MOE/MLTC NNDSB standards. Contract position beginning Oct 2026, based on enrollment.

Qualifications

• RN or RPN qualifications with at least five years in health care.
• Preference for Certified Teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to North Bay and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students to perform PSW techniques and skills.
• Assess and evaluate student performance for on-the-floor instruction.
• Provide demonstrations on required PSW competencies.
• Maintain attendance, student files and LMS records.
• Participate in regular collaborative meetings and program standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Healthcare knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RN or RPN qualification

Ontario College of Teachers certification

Tools

Edsby LMS

Job description

The NNDSB invites applications for the position of

Clinical Placement Instructor - Personal Support Worker Program

Location:

Clinical Placement Instructor for North Bay, Cassellholme region. Instructor may have students in various locations and therefore, some travel may be necessary.

Position :

Near North District School Board is pleased to offer the Personal Support Worker certification within our Continuing Education Program. The Near North District School Board, through the Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators, offers Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification to mark successful completion of the program. The PSW certification is recognized by the Long-Term Care Association of Ontario. Graduating students gain secondary school credits, co-operative education experience and certification as graduates of the program.

Continuing Education positions are contract positions expected to begin in October of 2026 (dependent on student enrollment).

Job Summary

The Continuing Education Student Placement Supervisor for the Personal Support Worker Program will be responsible for preparing students to perform techniques, skills and practices through the role of the Personal Support Worker. The Continuing Education placement supervisor will also be responsible for assessing and evaluating student performance to support on-the-floor instruction. The Continuing Education clinical placement supervisor for the Personal Support Worker Program will also provide demonstrations on how to successfully navigate the required skills that a Personal Support Worker will utilize

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage students using a systematic plan that consists of demonstrations, discussion groups, interactive activities, independent and group learning
• Support the development of practical curriculum and prepare learning that can be housed and accessed through the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Administer assessments and evaluate student progress toward learning goals – specific to placement
• Provide timely and explicit feedback to adult students – specific to placement experience and skills
• Attend regular collaborative team meetings
• Adhere to the program standards – CESBA, MOE, MLTC, NNDSB
• Maintain student daily attendance using online tools
• Maintain and update student files (as required)
• Maintain a valid Class G Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

The program runs for a total of 660 hours and includes classroom learning time, clinical/lab instruction and clinical or community placements for students. The student placement portion is approximately 330 hours.

Rate of Pay: $ 41.82 hourly

Education and Experience

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse qualifications and at least five years’ experience is required. Candidates who have experience working in the health care field, with PSW experience, are ideal candidates for this position. Preference will be given to applicants who are also Certified Teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers and those with experience working in a long-term care setting.

Please note that non-qualified teachers who hold the other required qualifications may apply to this posting, with the intention of teaching under a “Letter of Permission” from the Ministry of Education (as arranged by NNDSB upon hiring).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience with CESBA's Quality Assurance process.
• Experience teaching in a living classroom environment.
• Experience developing and delivering courses within a Learning Management Systemin (LMS) and using Edsby for student reporting and communication.
• Experience working in both long-term care and community care settings is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of current healthcare practices, standards, and patient care procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and student support skills

Major Competencies

List of competencies that are required to be successful in the position.

• Attention to Detail Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Equity and Inclusion Knowledge and Understanding
• Team work Abilities
• Computer skill (including web-based technology platforms)

Qualified applicants will submit a resume, cover letter and authorization to contact three (3) references from most recent supervisors.

As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Reference with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The NNDSB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodation is available, upon request, during all phases of the recruitment process. Please contact us to discuss how we may assist you.