Clinical Nursing Instructor NUSC 3P90 Winter D3 - Experiencing Chronicity

Clinical Nursing Instructor

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This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-4 (Employee Group).

Job Title: Clinical Nursing Instructor

Course: NUSC 3P90 – Experiencing Chronicity (11 positions)

Department: Nursing

Term of Appointment: Contracts for this course are for 12 completed shifts, which include clinical time, post-conference and preparation time. Clinical days may be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday, based on student registration numbers.

Each week includes:

• One 11-hour clinical shift (0630–1730)
• One 1-hour virtual post-conference (day and time to be determined by the Clinical Nurse Instructor and students)

Nominal Hours: 216

Wage Rate: $43.26-$49.95 per hour*

* The wage rate is determined by seniority as outlined in Article 16 and Appendix B of the CUPE 4207-Unit 4 collective agreement.

Duties:

• Reporting to the Chair / Assistant Chair-Clinical, Department of Nursing, the Clinical Nursing Instructor is responsible to:

• Prepare for and supervise students in a clinical setting for the experiential component of the course.
• Collaborate with the course instructor and lab coordinator to ensure student activities are aligned with the course syllabus and learning objectives.
• Prepare patient assignments before students' arrival on the unit (for hospital placements) carefully considering each student's experience level and capabilities and course learning objectives.
• Review the student's preparation and plan for their clinical activities with attention and integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
• Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
• Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team or agency.
• Model patient-centered care.
• Familiarize students with the relevant policies and protocols in the clinical setting with emphasis on any health & safety requirements.
• Provide ongoing verbal feedback to students and maintain a professional relationship with all learners.
• Assess journal reflections, and learning plans, and provide constructive feedback to students. Mark all assignments designated as the responsibility of the Clinical Nursing Instructor in the syllabus.
• Complete regular, comprehensive anecdotal notes regarding student progress and advise the course professor immediately of serious or ongoing student concerns.
• Identify gaps and facilitate the development and implementation of student plans in partnership with the course instructor as required.
• Facilitate student meetings / post-clinical conferences, and coordinate appropriate resources (e.g., multi-media). Foster discussion and reflection to enhance a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards and legislation.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a BScN; Master's degree preferred;
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience as a nurse;
• Clinical work experience in inpatient medical, surgical, and/or complex care nursing within the last 10 years and/or clinical teaching experience in inpatient medical surgical and/or complex care nursing within the last 10 years;
• Desire to instruct and share knowledge with nursing students;
• Previous experience as a preceptor or with clinical instruction would be an asset;
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Ability to address concerns and manage difficult situations, and to identify and act upon emergency situations;
• Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills;
• Ability to meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements.

Note: Successful applicants are expected to supervise all scheduled/rescheduled clinical dates for the course they accept. This ensures consistency and improves the clinical experience for our students. Conflicts with another employer or vacation requests will generally not be approved.

Applications:

Please apply with a current resume and cover letter. Members with seniority can include the seniority date on the application questionnaire. Candidates will be required to attest they are a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing with no restrictions, conditions or limitations. Candidates should include their CNO registration number. Candidates will be asked to confirm they meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements.

For further information, please contact: Jessica Campbell, Department of Nursing, nursingclinical@brocku.ca.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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