Instructor, Practical Nursing

College of the North Atlantic; Grand Falls-Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) seeks an experienced Practical Nursing instructor to educate students in theory, lab, and clinical settings at the Grand Falls-Windsor Campus. The role emphasizes implementing approved curricula, evaluating progress, and collaborating with faculty to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

The successful candidate will hold a BN or BScN with RN licensure and have at least five years of nursing practice, applying best teaching practices and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (BN) or BScN and current RN licensure.
• Five years of nursing practice experience.
• Knowledgeable in practical nursing concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; relationship building.
• Student-centered approach.
• Professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical in the Practical Nursing program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting learning objectives.
• Work with other faculty to deliver a coordinated curriculum.
• Prepare and implement instructional strategies and learning modules using approved curriculum.
• Utilize technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods.
• Administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively to provide a safe learning environment.
• Maintain classroom discipline percollege policies.
• Identify and resolve learning gaps.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development and accreditation activities.
• Other related duties consistent with quality student-centered instruction.

Skills

Teaching methods

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Student-centered approach

Professionalism

Nursing knowledge

Education

BN or BScN

RN license

Tools

Technology for teaching

Job description

Salary Information

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

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical as part of the Practical Nursing program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods.
• Administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the nursing profession.
• Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Nursing (BN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Degree; Registered Nurse.
• 5 years of practicing 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.Relationship building.
• Student-centred 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.
  • 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.
• Must be eligible for, and have, an active practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) prior to commencing employment.

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, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• 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.

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 Grand Falls-Windsor Campus.
• 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.
• 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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