Associate Chair, Health Care Aide - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE

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ASSOCIATE CHAIR, HEALTH CARE AIDE - Regional

FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we're searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to support and teach our Health Care Aide program with a primary focus on rural delivery as an Associate Chair in the Faculty of Health Studies (FHS).

The Health Care Aide program at NorQuest College is well-known and one of the largest in Alberta, continuing to meet our health workforce needs in the province by graduating many competent health care aides.

Delivery modalities include full-time, in person, hybrid, and online learning.

This role reports to the Program Chair and is an active Faculty member of the FHS Leadership Team.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Maintain strong relationships and collaborate with rural stakeholders externally and across the college to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
Work with marketing to create promotional material about the program.
Attend recruitment events throughout the Alberta region, such as community events.
Organize and perform information sessions and presentations for high schools and other key stakeholders.
Coordinate the development and delivery of courses and programs tailored for rural regions.
Strategically plan and schedule the program and staff assignments.
Optimize internal processes to improve operations.
Focus on maintaining curriculum integrity and quality assurance.
Recruit and orient faculty and instructional staff.
Demonstrate understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism, and the needs of our rural and Indigenous learners.
Coach faculty and staff to help them grow and develop.
Facilitate learning and advocating for learner academic success.
Teach virtually and inperson, including regional sites.
Supervise and assess students in a lab and clinical setting.
Resolve academic issues, such as student appeals, and escalate when appropriate.
Lead program reviews and support accreditation requirements.
Facilitate learning and advocating for learner academic success.

WHAT YOU BRING

Current nursing license and a good standing membership in CLPNA/CRNA.
A Bachelor Degree is preferred.
Current CPR.
1+ years management or leadership experience in postsecondary or clinical practice environment an asset.
3+ years of clinical nursing experience is an asset.
Ability to travel to multiple locations, which includes regional and rural sites.
Proficient computer skills.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to manage and coach staff in a changing environment.
Ability to convey a professional image and represent the organization in the community and with all stakeholders.
Ability to foster collegial relationships within the program teams, with external partners, peers, and with supervisors.
Strong written and interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse groups including students, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to make ethical complex decisions rooted in the policies and procedures of the organization and nursing profession.
Demonstrated project management skills, prioritizing effectively, meeting timeframes, and fulfilling goals.
Ability to work within a fastpaced environment with multiple priorities and commitments.
Ability to maintain a passion for the nursing profession and engage in professional development to maintain currency.
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Dynamic and innovative leadership skills.
Familiarity with the nursing profession and the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse.

SALARY:
Reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a fulltime position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

The Associate Chair role is for the duration of one year with the possibility of renewal, and a base Instructor position once the role of Associate Chair has completed.

While in the role of Chair, a 5% stipend will be included in compensation.

This is a Faculty role therefore the pay range is quite large, the Faculty Association agreement outlines how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

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Difference Makers._** If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we'd say these two words.

We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?
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