Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Part time Clinical Nursing Instructor(s)

at  Red Deer Polytechnic

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Bachelor’s in Nursing or cognate degree
• Recent clinical / practical experience, with particular preference in mental health
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, ability to inspire students, and commitment to student learning and success
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of team environments
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support Provider or Recertification Certificate (HSF-BLS Provider)
• Driver’s License
• Police Information Check
• Current immunizations as per RDP requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Master’s Degree, PhD, or PhD in progress preferred.
• Recent mental health, rural acute, adult health (medicine/surgery) nursing

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

All four years of the degree program are taught by RDP faculty and part-time instructors may teach across the program. This program is designed for in-person delivery and part-time instructors will teach on campus or at practicum sites. This may require travel to urban and rural locations in Central Alberta, in addition to teaching on the RDP campus.

Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

• Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery
• Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment
• Preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material
• Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work
• Providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and assistance to students
• Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum development & review, project work, and scholarly activity
• Participating in School and Polytechnic-wide initiatives and/or committees
• Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP, which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy
• Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

For more information contact:
Lana Sprinkle
Associate Dean
School of Health and Wellness
Email: lana.sprinkle@rdpolytech.ca