Practice Application Specialist - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

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Requisition Details:

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Job Title:Practice Application Specialist**:

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Requisition #:24-0475**:

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Location: Doon

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Department: School of Health & Life Sciences

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Payband: J

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Starting Rate: $41.12

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Payband Range: $ $47.67

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Hours/Week: 37.5

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Posting Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Closing Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Support Staff

Fulltime

Support Staff Full-time Replacement Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

The Practice Application Specialist (PAS) is a key member of the teaching/learning team.

They play an important role in supporting the integration of theoretical knowledge into practice by demonstrating, supervising, mentoring, coaching, and assessing nursing skills for students enrolled in programs in the School of Health & Life Sciences.

Responsibilities:

Organizes for effective delivery of skills demonstration, using the predetermined criteria available in the programs using a variety of resources
Modifies experiential learning activities as required to observe students' ability to demonstrate practice capability and decision making, in accordance with program outcomes and the associated Professional Regulatory bodies
Schedules individual and group activities (including remedial work appointments)
Models and demonstrates professional practices and conducts assessment of skills via return demonstrations, for individuals or groups of students
Records the progress of students' skill mastery using predetermined assessment tools
Consults with members of the teaching/learning team faculty regarding the student's progress, especially those having difficulty
Maintains student files for use by the teaching/learning team
Maintains cleanliness of the lab environment daily and ensures lab equipment is in good working order
Supervises students in practicum settings which includes ongoing contact with field placement location, liaising with agency staff to promote student learning, observing students in placement setting, meeting with preceptor and/or student, providing verbal and written feedback to students, reviewing midterm and final preceptor evaluations, providing input to teaching/learning team faculty regarding final grades based on preestablished criteria, and referring students requiring additional support to teaching/learning team
Maintains professional development by accessing current evidencebased research and best practices, remaining aware of changing clinical practice, attending continuing education courses, and consulting with agency staff
Attends presemester orientation and planning meetings, frequent teaching/learning team meetings throughout the semester and Program Level meetings as required per semester
Proctors examinations written by students as required at specific times during the academic year

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years recent nursing experience in medicine, surgery, or longterm care in an active health care environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with faculty teams, students, and others
High level organizational skills for implementation of activities for students
Selfmotivated and creative approach to problem solving
Ability to work independently
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple locations is required
Strong computer skills and willingness to remain current with advancing computer technology
Maintain College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards of Nursing Practice, updating skills as required

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