Nursing Practice Educator

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Posting End Date

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Part-time FTE ranges from 0.30 to 0.80

Job Description Summary

To assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of undergraduate nursing courses; to educate students in a participatory, interactive and inclusive environment to develop competency and capacity for critical judgment, decision-making and mastery of entry level competencies within the broader context of comprehensive patient/client care.

Organizational Status

Collaborates with, works closely with and reports to the course leader and the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs as required.

Work Performed

• Actively participates in the teaching of nursing competencies in the clinical practice skills labs.
• Clinical supervision of a group of students in a hospital or community health setting
• Assigns students to provide direct care to patient/client
• Assesses student s initial skill level and identifies the need for teaching of new skills
• Monitors and evaluates students skill performance to ensure that accepted practice standards are maintained
• Directs supervision and teaching of skills as appropriate to direct patient care in the clinical setting.
• Attend orientation session(s) at clinical sites as may be necessary.
• Assists course leaders with the theoretical component of clinical coursework, such as grading required papers or delivering lecture(s)
• Participates in team activities relative to planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical component of the undergraduate program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Error in judgment would impact on the clinical performance of nursing students and safe care for patients; potentially sever critical opportunities for faculty and clinical placement in various hospital and community agencies and/or compromise the School s reputation.

Supervision Received

Works independently and interdependently in clinical settings.

Supervision Given

Supervises and responsible for students (normally 6; maximum 12) in the clinical areas; provides direct supervision of student performing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing & Registered Nurse with BCCNM
• Nursing Licensure in British Columbia.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical position.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong clinical background in Adult Acute/Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Community/Population Health.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Teaching experience and/or a keen interest in teaching