Sessional Instructor, Practical Nursing (CV)

at  North Island College

Courtenay, BC, Canada -

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Immediate20 Nov, 2024USD 70437 Annual22 Aug, 20245 year(s) or aboveGlobal Health,Pid,Itv,Access,Learning Management Systems,Completion,Adult Education,Management Skills,Teams,Powerpoint,Learning Environment,Communication Skills,Outlook,ExcelNoNo
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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Practical Nursing Diploma program at North Island College.
This sessional instructional assignment, up to 100%, involves teaching the practice course PNS 127: Consolidated Practice Experience 2 via a face-to-face delivery method to a cohort of PN students at the Comox Valley St. Joe’s campus. Practicum placements will take place in a variety of practice settings and may require travel. Applicants need to have access to reliable transportation.
The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice activities; use initiative in providing documentation and follow-up with regard to student concerns and problem resolution; and, bring facilitation skills to management of conflict. The schedule for this assignment will be flexible to meet the needs of the program.
The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, relational skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please read the Immunization Requirements for Health and Human Services Faculty, located under the Health and Human Services link on the left menu list. At the time of this posting, as per the Provincial Health Officer, all regulated health professionals working in all health-care settings are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 immunizations required).
In accordance with the Criminal Records and Review Act, it is mandatory that faculty hired under the Health and Human Services department have a clear Criminal Record. For more information and necessary forms, click on the Health and Human Services link located on the left menu list.
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, etc.:

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • A current practising license as an LPN, NP, RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). Faculty who are not licensed by BCCNP may be considered if they have equivalent education and experience.
  • One of the following credentials in adult education from an accredited post-secondary institution:
  • Provincial Instructor diploma (PID) (those in progress must have an identified completion date).
  • A formal educational equivalent to PID as described in the BC Transfer Guide https://www.bctransferguide.ca/docs/BCadultedbrochure.pdf (those in progress must have an identified completion date).
  • Proof of completion of a formal Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) conducted by the hiring institution to ensure teaching competencies.
  • Three to five years recent related practice experience (equivalent to full time hours per year).
  • Credential in Adult Education / equivalent or in progress from an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Experience using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning environment is an asset.
  • Current registration with BCCNM (inclusive of Criminal Record).
  • Current CPR level HCP.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • A minimum of full-time three years experience (within the last five years) as an RN, RPN, or LPN.
  • Knowledge of BC Practical Nursing curriculum and scope of practice would be an asset.
  • Experience or interest with Indigenous health and/or global health is an asset.
  • Experience using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning environment and classroom is an asset.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours, support cooperative and effective working relationships, and contribute to shared team goals.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Experience with and willingness to learn, online learning management systems, i.e. Interactive Television Delivery (ITV), D2L Brightspace.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer applications, the internet, and with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
  • Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities:

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

  • To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
  • To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
  • To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
  • To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
  • To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
  • To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
  • To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
  • To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
  • To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
  • To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)

Education Management

Teaching / Education

Education, Teaching

Diploma

Proficient

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Courtenay, BC, Canada