Nursing Clinical Administrator

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Nursing Clinical Administrator to support practicum administration, financial administration, and general office duties for the School of Nursing. The role involves website and social media management and close collaboration with Practicum Coordinators.

Reporting to the Director of the School of Nursing, you may work across campuses (Central and Kanata) and contribute to accreditation activities, while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Administrative expertise for practicum placements.
• Knowledge of Nursing programs and university regulations.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication.
• Initiative, reliability, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Organization, prioritization, and time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills (Banner, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, website, and social media).

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of the School of Nursing, the Nursing Clinical Administrator performs practicum administration, practicum financial administration, and general administration including maintaining the website and social media.
• Collaborates with Practicum Coordinators; may work between Carleton campuses (Central and Kanata).
• Supports accreditation processes and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative expertise

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

People skills

Computer skills

Education

Three-year diploma in a health care related field

Three-year undergraduate university degree

Tools

Banner

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Website

Social media

Job description

If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal "unionized" candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number: J0926-0085

Job Title: Nursing Clinical Administrator

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Nursing Program

Job Category: Administrative

Number of Positions: 2

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 22/10/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/10/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 66,488.00 - 72,613.00/Year

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 7PE

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 28/09/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student‑centric, community‑engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the School of Nursing, the Nursing Clinical Administrator performs duties under the supervision of the School Administrator and works in close collaboration with the Practicum Coordinators. The Clinical Administrator is responsible for practicum administration, practicum financial administration, and general administration including maintaining the website of the School and its social media accounts, as well as assisting with the School’s accreditation processes. This position may be required to work between both Carleton campuses (Central and Kanata).

Qualifications

• The administrative expert regarding the practicum placements. Provision of accurate and relevant information to students, faculty members and supervisors outside the School is crucial.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the Nursing programs and the University structure, as well as the pertinent undergraduate and graduate academic regulations.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills are required to communicate with stakeholders.
• Personal initiative is essential, as is reliability, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Organization, prioritization, and time management skills are important in order to meet deadlines.
• Being able to work independently and as part of team is required.
• Must have strong computer skills (Banner, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, website, and social media) to properly administer the duties of this position.

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• a three-year diploma in a health care related field, or a three-year undergraduate university degree.
• Four years of related experience in an academic environment. Preference will be given to those with experience working in a healthcare environment or familiar with supporting administrative processes in a healthcare setting.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.