Instructional Coordinator, Practical Nursing

College of the North Atlantic; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic invites applications for a Coordinating Instructor in the Practical Nursing program. The role provides leadership to the instructional team and students, ensuring quality programming and coordinating clinical placements across CNA campuses.

You will oversee teaching assignments, advise on program regulations and academic progress, chair the PN Admission Committee, and collaborate with CNS and Health Services.

Qualifications

• BN or BScN required; graduate degree preferred.
• Enrollment in a graduate program may be considered.
• 3–5 years of recent nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the instructional team and students in the Practical Nursing program.
• Oversee teaching assignments, lab allocation, and exam scheduling with Campus Administration.
• Advise on program regulations, exemptions, and academic progress for students.
• Liaise with CNS and Health Services to ensure quality programming and placements.
• Chair the PN Admission Committee and assess applications and transcripts.
• Coordinate faculty orientation, mentorship, and professional development.
• Monitor clinical clearances and facilitate placements across campuses.
• Develop learning plans, provide academic support, and address clinical course needs.
• Develop reports, maintain statistics, and participate in advisory committees.
• Promote interprofessional education and liaise with internal/external partners.
• Travel for clinical site visits, meetings, recruitment, and multi-campus coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Graduate degree (currently enrolled considered)

Job description

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Coordinating Instructor provides leadership and support to the instructional team and students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at College of the North Atlantic's campuses where the program is offered. Works in partnership with faculty, campus administration, the Health Sciences Dean's Office, the Centre for Nursing Studies, and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to ensure the delivery of quality programming, clinical placements and services to students.

• Oversee teaching assignments, classroom/lab allocation, and exam scheduling in collaboration with Campus Administration and other staff/faculty.
• Advise on program regulations, exemptions, credit transfers, and academic progress while directing students to appropriate resources.
• Liaise with the Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) on course materials, program policies, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate learning to students in theory and lab as part of the Practical Nursing program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Chair the PN Admission Committee, assess applications, review student transcripts, and determine academic progress.
• Coordinate faculty orientation, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
• Monitor clinical clearances, collaborate with stakeholders to ensure placements, and mitigate scheduling challenges.
• Develop and track learning plans, provide academic support, and intervene as needed in clinical courses.
• Develop reports, maintain statistics, participate in advisory committees, and assist with program planning.
• Promote interprofessional education, liaise with internal/external partners, and advocate for program enhancements.
• Travel will be required, includingclinical site visits,meetings, recruitment and multi-campus coverage when required.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction, including clinical instruction,will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
• Graduate degree. Candidates who are currently enrolled and within three academic semesters of completing a graduate degree may also be considered.
• Three-Five years of recent relevant experience in nursing.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledgeable in the subject area of practical nursing including key concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relationshipbuilding.
• Leadership skills.
• Coordinatingskills.
• Student-centered approach.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Transcript confirming enrollment in graduate program.
• Must be eligible for, and have, an active practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) prior to commencing employment.

Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification(www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/) as specified for instructors.
• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses with CRNNL, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges the requirement to provide regular status updates on their progress, if the graduate degree is not completed by date of hire.
• Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor's regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.
• Acknowledges the requirement for shift work (occasional).
• Willing to accept travel to designated health facilities for clinical rotations.
• Use of personal vehicle will be required.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus.
• This competition will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar, Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail].

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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