Health Sciences Experiential Learning Facilitator and Development Coordinator

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Health Sciences Experiential Learning Facilitator and Development Coordinator to enhance experiential learning for health science programs. This role involves coordinating activities, designing programs, and working closely with students and faculty to ensure effective learning experiences. The position offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Current RPN or RN registration with BCCNM.
• At least five years of recent post-secondary teaching experience.
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate experiential activities for health science students.
• Design and deliver programs to enhance experiential learning.
• Provide feedback to clinical faculty on assessment strategies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Planning skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Master's Degree in nursing or related field

Doctorate/PhD preferred

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range: $71,846 - $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification, and experience, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

The faculty member in this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating experiential activities that enhance faculty delivery of experiential sessions and provide assessment, development, and remediation activities for students in Health Science programs, including clinical practice.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices, and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Liaise with Program Coordinators, Health Sciences Experiential Coordinator, BSN Director, and Manager Experiential Learning Operations to assess education and operational requirements for remediation or enhanced experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Design and deliver programs that augment experiential learning, including sessions that review, enhance, or remediate students' skills.
• Work with individual students to develop skills for satisfactory clinical performance, upon referral.
• Assist faculty in supervising and evaluating skill acquisition in laboratory or simulated settings.
• Provide feedback to clinical faculty on assessment and remediation strategies.
• Design evaluative processes to measure outcomes of educational activities.
• Attend relevant meetings such as HS Council and others as needed.
• Assist with assessing students or remediation needs in practicum environments, depending on availability and resources.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean, if time permits.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current RPN or RN registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Master's Degree required; Doctorate/PhD preferred in nursing or related field.
• Willingness to complete CCSNE (within 2 years) and CHSE (within 3 years) credentials.
• At least five years of recent (past five years) post-secondary teaching experience in a clinical health program.
• Recent experience in teaching experiential sessions for health professional students.
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice, with diverse practice area experience preferred.
• Expertise in skills related to BSN, PNUR, and HCA programs.
• Ability to assist students with accommodation needs and understanding of universal design for learning.
• Strong assessment, planning, and management skills, with leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of health sciences programs at Douglas College.
• Self-motivated, creative, and committed to developing entry-level health sciences graduates.
• Understanding of cultural safety and humility in education and psychiatric nursing practice.

Additional Information

The Faculty of Health Sciences seeks a Coordinator for Experiential Learning, starting September 1, 2025, for an initial one-year term, with potential extensions up to three years. The role includes four sections of time release for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Posting Number: 00698F

Position Type: Faculty - Coordinator

Position Title: Health Sciences Experiential Learning Facilitator and Development Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

End Date: To be determined

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

How To Apply

Open Date: 05/21/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 4, 2025, to be considered first. Apply via the link at the top of the page.

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Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We welcome applications from all groups, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ persons, and individuals of all faiths, ages, marital and parental statuses.