Nursing Practice Educator

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Nursing Practice Educator role supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of undergraduate nursing courses.

You will educate students in an interactive environment to develop competency and critical judgment for entry-level patient care across hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and RN licensure in BC (BCCNM).
• Experience teaching in clinical settings or labs is required/strongly preferred.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing competencies in clinical practice labs.
• Supervise students in hospital or community settings.
• Assign students to provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assess and identify teaching needs based on student skill level.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance against standards.
• Provide supervision and instruction for clinical skills as needed.
• Assist course leaders with grading and delivery of theoretical components.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of the clinical component of the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Clinical education

Education

Undergraduate Nursing degree

BC RN with BCCNM

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Nursing, Level B

Job Title

Nursing Practice Educator

Department

Program Admin | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$6,136.75 - $8,823.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

June 30, 2027

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 30, 2027

Part-time FTE ranges from 0.30 to 0.80

Job Description Summary

To assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of undergraduate nursing courses; to educate students in a participatory, interactive and inclusive environment to develop competency and capacity for critical judgment, decision-making and mastery of entry level competencies within the broader context of comprehensive patient/client care.

Organizational Status

Collaborates with, works closely with and reports to the course leader and the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs as required.

Work Performed

• Actively participates in the teaching of nursing competencies in the clinical practice skills labs.
• Clinical supervision of a group of students in a hospital or community health setting
• Assigns students to provide direct care to patient/client
• Assesses student s initial skill level and identifies the need for teaching of new skills
• Monitors and evaluates students skill performance to ensure that accepted practice standards are maintained
• Directs supervision and teaching of skills as appropriate to direct patient care in the clinical setting.
• Attend orientation session(s) at clinical sites as may be necessary.
• Assists course leaders with the theoretical component of clinical coursework, such as grading required papers or delivering lecture(s)
• Participates in team activities relative to planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical component of the undergraduate program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Error in judgment would impact on the clinical performance of nursing students and safe care for patients; potentially sever critical opportunities for faculty and clinical placement in various hospital and community agencies and/or compromise the School s reputation.

Supervision Received

Works independently and interdependently in clinical settings.

Supervision Given

Supervises and responsible for students (normally 6; maximum 12) in the clinical areas; provides direct supervision of student performing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing & Registered Nurse with BCCNM
• Nursing Licensure in British Columbia.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical position.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong clinical background in Adult Acute/Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Community/Population Health.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Teaching experience and/or a keen interest in teaching