Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): NURS 2941: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing: Developing Co[...]

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking academic institution is seeking an Open Learning Faculty Member for a psychiatric/mental health nursing course. This role includes teaching, providing student guidance, and managing course responsibilities in an online environment. Candidates must have a PhD or Master's degree in Nursing, hands-on nursing experience, and a commitment to fostering student success.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical practice experience in nursing required.
• Evidence of current mental health practice required.
• Must have registration with BCCNM in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide students in their academic studies.
• Mark assignments and provide prompt feedback.
• Initiate and maintain contact with students as per agreement.

Skills

Exemplary communication skills

Understanding of Canadian healthcare system

Public relations

Education

PhD or Master's Degree (Master’s in Nursing preferred)

BScN required

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): NURS 2941: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing: Developing Competence - (03027.599)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

29/7/2025

Closing Application Date

11/8/2025

OLFM Type

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

50%

Anticipated Start Date

15/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Students apply the theory learned in HLTH 2931 to a clinical setting. This clinical course, along with the theory course, enables students to meet the licensing requirements of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The essential features of this practice experience are professionalism, skills and competency development, scope of practice for psychiatric and mental health nursing, professional communication skills, and therapeutic use of self. Participants are assigned to work with a Nurse Preceptor on an acute care psychiatric inpatient unit, and under the supervision of a Nurse Educator (Open Learning Faculty Member). The main emphasis in this course is developing clinical competencies in the following areas: therapeutic relationship, admitting and discharging clients, teaching clients, administering medications, group therapies, and common mental health interventions.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
• Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 0 - 5 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD, Master’s Degree may be considered (Master’s degree in Nursing preferred); BScN required
• Five (5) years or equivalent hours of clinical practice experience in a relevant field of nursing
• Evidence of current mental health practice required
• Evidence of preceptorship experience required
• Exemplary communication (written, oral and electronic), public relations and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of, and experience in, the Canadian healthcare system
• Current BCCNM registration in good standing without limits or conditions, or eligibility for registration with BCCNM
• Must provide registration number and proof of practice experience when applying
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with preceptors to support student learning and clinical development

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https://truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement-2022-2025- TRU-TRUOLFA.pdf

Pay Band

Location

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.