Nursing Instructor IV - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

About the Opportunity

The NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers within Interprofessional Practice and Learning (IPPL) plays a leadership role within the organization in creating a culture of learning with a focus on transition to specialty practice programs, entry-level transition to practice, interprofessional practice education (IPE) and continuing professional practice development. The Learning Institute promotes accountable professional practice in quality practice environments, facilitates patient and family centered care, fosters collaborative team relationships and supports research and evidence-based practice.

Reporting to the Manager, The Learning Institute, the Nursing Instructor IV is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating professional development learning experiences for entry level and specialty level programming and assisting the Nurse Educator in curriculum development through the Learning Institute's Provincial Mandate. This position promotes the advancement of professional nursing practice within the Nova Scotia health care community. The Nursing Instructor IV has the primary responsibility to maintain and deliver educational programming for Registered Nurses, both in classroom and web-based delivery. This position promotes the advancement of professional nursing practice within the Nova Scotia health care community. The Nursing Instructor IV practices according to the Registered Nurses Act, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and Standards of Practice of Registered Nurses.

This position will support Emergency Nursing Programs with a particular focus on blended learning.

Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. A valid driver's license and access to transportation is required

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science of Nursing required
Active practicing license in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN) required
Certificate course or CNA certification in Emergency nursing required
Certificate course in adult education (or equivalency) preferred
Minimum two years' recent and continuous clinical experience in Emergency room nursing required
Current experience with classroom, on-line and skill/simulation teaching, including low to high fidelity simulation required
Current experience with coordinating and implementing skill and simulated based teaching and assessment methods required
Previous preceptor experience required
BLS for Health Care Providers certification required
Demonstrated recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in practice and education
Demonstrated ability to work with interprofessional groups of learners/employees in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, online, lab, practice setting)
Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with key partners
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with computer skills and applications including Complete Microsoft Suite; internet browsers; Learning Management Systems; Web-based classroom and discussion boards
Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Your Application

Successful Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Beginning May 26,
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.

Salary Information

$ $59.44 hourly
$97, - $, annually
$61.52 hourly ($, annually) with 25 years' Registered Nurse experience