Clinical Placement Specialist

Jobtailor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Program Coordinator for Nurse Practitioner clinical placements in Canada. The role focuses on developing relationships with healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and educational partners to create and manage clinical placement opportunities for the NPSP certificate program.

You will coordinate activities with the Director, NP Programs, and Graduate Office staff, organize placement logistics, track agreements and capacity, and support communication among students and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree required.
• Active registration and good standing with the applicable provincial nursing regulatory body (CRNA).
• Experience in nursing practice and understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practice environments, and the NP role within the Canadian system.
• Knowledge of clinical education environments, clinical placement processes, and operational requirements for healthcare student placements.
• Ability to facilitate partnerships and work with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong consultation, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues involving multiple stakeholders and evolving requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, health authorities, and placement partners across the province.
• Identify, develop, and facilitate new clinical placement opportunities for the NPSP certificate program.
• Coordinate clinical placement activities with the Director, NP Programs, and Graduate Office staff.
• Facilitate placement planning to align program requirements with available opportunities.
• Coordinate communication among students, faculty, healthcare partners, and placement agencies.
• Maintain systems for tracking placements, agreements, capacity, partner information, and documentation.

Skills

Consultation skills

Negotiation skills

Facilitation skills

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (asset)

Tools

Databases

Tracking systems

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, health authorities, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and other clinical placement partners across the province
• Identify, develop, and facilitate new clinical placement opportunities for the NPSP certificate program
• Collaborate with the Director, NP Programs, and external partners to develop innovative clinical placement models and learning opportunities
• Coordinate clinical placement activities for NPSP certificate students with the Director, NP Programs, and Graduate Office staff
• Facilitate placement planning to align program requirements with available opportunities
• Coordinate communication and information sharing among students, faculty, healthcare partners, and placement agencies
• Support implementation of approved placement plans and address operational requirements
• Maintain systems and processes tracking placements, agreements, capacity, partner information, and documentation
• Provide guidance on placement processes, timelines, documentation requirements, and operational considerations
• Facilitate stakeholder communication to support successful placement experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree required
• Active registration and good standing with the applicable provincial nursing regulatory body (CRNA)
• Experience in nursing practice and strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practice environments, and the role of Nurse Practitioners within the Canadian healthcare system
• Knowledge of clinical education environments, clinical placement processes, and operational requirements associated with healthcare student placements
• Ability to facilitate partnerships and work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong consultation, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independently manage complex issues involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving operational requirements
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying emerging issues, assessing risks, and developing practical solutions
• Experience with databases, tracking systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous engagement, and respectful learning and working environments
• Ability to build credibility and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Master's degree in Nursing or a related field considered an asset
• Experience with HSPnet or other placement management systems considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical placement processes and healthcare systems, with a strong ability to facilitate partnerships and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Proficient in utilizing tracking systems and reporting tools to support operational requirements and enhance student placement experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Nursing Degree
• Active Registration With CRNA
• Clinical Placement Processes
• Stakeholder Communication
• Experience With HSPnet

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nursing Practice
• Healthcare Systems Understanding
• Clinical Education Environments Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Consultation Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Registration With Provincial Nursing Regulatory Body

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Placement
• Healthcare Organizations
• Nurse Practitioners
• Equity And Diversity
• Indigenous Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Databases
• Tracking Systems
• Reporting Tools
• Microsoft Office Applications