NPSP Clinical Placement Lead & Partnerships

Socket.dev; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Specialty Practice (NPSP) Clinical Placement Specialist to lead and coordinate graduate clinical placements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in NPSP.

The role focuses on developing partnerships with healthcare organizations, coordinating placement activities, and ensuring operational requirements are met, with a hybrid work arrangement at North Campus Edmonton and an end date of March 31, 2031.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree required; Master's degree considered an asset.
• Active registration with the provincial nursing regulatory body (CRNA).
• Experience in nursing practice and knowledge of healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of clinical education environments and placement processes.
• Ability to facilitate partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong consultation, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues with multiple stakeholders independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; assess risks and provide solutions.
• Experience with databases, tracking systems, MS Office; HSPnet is a plus.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenous engagement.
• Ability to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive relationships with healthcare organizations provincially.
• Identifies and facilitates new clinical placement opportunities for the NPSP program.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop innovative placement models and learning opportunities.
• Coordinates clinical placement activities with Graduate Office staff.
• Supports placement planning aligning program requirements with opportunities.
• Coordinates communication among students, faculty, healthcare partners and agencies.
• Maintains systems to track placements, agreements, capacity and documentation.
• Provides guidance on placement processes, timelines and documentation.

Skills

Nursing practice

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Master's degree asset

Tools

HSPnet

Microsoft Office

Tracking systems

Job description

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Specialty Practice (NPSP) Clinical Placement Specialist to lead and coordinate graduate clinical placements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in NPSP.

The role focuses on developing partnerships with healthcare organizations, coordinating placement activities, and ensuring operational requirements are met, with a hybrid work arrangement at North Campus Edmonton and an end date of March 31, 2031.