Instructor, Practical Nurse Program

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking an Instructor for the Practical Nurse Program in Yellowknife. This role involves planning, instruction, and evaluation of educational programs for adult learners in nursing. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and instructional experience in a post-secondary environment, contributing to the positive development of students within the Northwest Territories.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Three years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One year's instructional experience in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering the Practical Nurse Program.
• Evaluate courses and recommend changes/improvements.
• Teach in classroom and clinical practice settings.

Skills

Theoretical and practical understanding of nursing

Research and update course materials

Monitor resource needs

Professional development activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Instructor, Practical Nurse Program is responsible for the planning, organization, instruction, delivery and evaluation of educational programming for adults. The incumbent is responsible for instructing courses related to the Practical Nurse Program and other related programs, evaluating the courses, and recommending changes/improvements as required.

This position will report to the Program Head, Health Programs, the Instructor will be required to instruct the Practical Nurse Program, and must develop and deliver quality programs and courses and promote positive career development of adult students within communities of the Northwest Territories.

The incumbent may be required to teach in the classroom and/or clinical practice settings, along with on-the-land experiences. The incumbent may be required to do shift work supervising students in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to: long-term care, mental health, medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and/or community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities should include:
- Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction.
- Ability to research and update course materials and delivery methods to maintain current programs
- Ability to monitor and anticipate short and long term resource needs of individual courses and the program.
- Ability to be involved in progressive, relevant, and ongoing, professional development activities.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and three years' experience as a Registered Nurse, including one years' instructional experience in the field of Nursing in post-secondary, and/or supervising student nurses and/or facilitating learning and instruction in a clinical setting.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.