Nursing Program Advisor

NITHA; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NITHA is seeking a Nursing Program Advisor to lead development and quality of nursing programs across our sites, ensuring clinical standards and culturally safe practice.

You will design curricula, support evidence-based practice, mentor nursing staff, and evaluate program outcomes to inform improvements.

This role collaborates with leaders and partners to align services with community health needs in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (or equivalent) with education/program development experience.
• Strong facilitation, curriculum design, and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and update nursing curricula, orientation, and continuing education.
• Support evidence‑informed practice and policy development.
• Mentor and coach nurses and interprofessional teams.
• Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to align programs to community needs.

Skills

Facilitation

Curriculum design

Evaluation

Mentorship

Indigenous health knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent

Experience in education/program development

Job description

Overview:
Leads the development and quality of nursing programs, ensuring clinical standards, training, and culturally safe practice across sites. A Nursing Program Advisor provides guidance, leadership, and expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing programs. The role supports policy and procedure development, mentors nursing staff, reviews training and education programs, and collaborates with partners to align services with organizational goals and community health needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and update nursing curricula, orientation, and continuing education.
• Support evidence‑informed practice and policy development.
• Mentor and coach nurses and interprofessional teams.
• Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders to align programs to community needs.

Prerequisites:

• Grade 12 diploma — completed through one of: Regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED.

Program Locations: Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs:

• College of Nursing
• Faculty of Nursing
• School of Nursing – Continuing Care
• Health Care Aide
• SCBScN (Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

University or Post‑Secondary:

• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
• Carlton Trail College
• Lakeland College
• North West College
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Suncrest College
• Southeast College

Education & Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (or equivalent) with experience in education/program development.
• Strong facilitation, curriculum design, and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health and cultural safety.

Admission Requirements (Pathway Notes):

• You cannot begin this program directly from high school unless admitted into the SCBScN program.
• Begin with the College of Arts and Science or the Nursing Readiness Certificate.

Required High School Classes (for college admission):

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre‑Calculus 30.
• Science courses at the 20 or 30 level.
• Social science and language courses at the 20 or 30 level.
• Note: High school classes required for admission may differ from classes needed for degree completion (e.g., Chemistry 30 is required for first‑year chemistry).

Required Grade Average:

Mature Admission:

• Proof of age (21 or older).
• Written submission demonstrating capacity for university‑level studies.
• Transcripts of any secondary or post‑secondary coursework.
• Less than 18 credit units of transferable post‑secondary coursework.
• Proficiency in English.

Where You’ll Work:

• Clinical programs, training/education teams, and quality teams.

Growth Pathways:

About NITHA

The NITHA Partnership, a First Nations driven organization, is a source of collective expertise in culturally based, cutting edge professional practices for northern health services in our Partner Organizations.

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex
Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 5S4