Nursing Instructor I/II - RN Bridging Re-Entry Program - NSH Learning Institute for HCPs - IPP&L

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 I / II is responsible through assigned teaching responsibilities, for assisting with the implementation of entry-level and specialty level educational programming in accordance with the Learning Institute’s educational framework and provincial mandate.

This position promotes the advancement of professional practice within the Nova Scotia health care community. The Nursing Instructor I / II has the primary responsibility for facilitating learning according to the prescribed curriculum and works collaboratively with the Nurse Educator and Nursing Instructor IV to provide educational programming for nursing and interprofessional programs using face-to-face, simulated and online delivery methods, as well as at point of care education as a clinical instructor in the practice setting.

The Nursing Instructor I / II practices according to the Registered Nurses Act, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and Standards of Practice of Registered Nurses.

This position will support the RN Bridging Re-Entry Program 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 an asset
• Active practicing license in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN) required
• Certificate course or CNA certification in Medical / Surgical nursing required
• Certificate course in adult education (or equivalency) preferred
• Minimum two years' recent and continuous clinical experience in Medical / Surgical nursing required
• Current experience with classroom, on-line and skill / simulation teaching, including low to high fidelity simulation preferred
• Current experience with coordinating and implementing skill and simulated based teaching and assessment methods preferred
• 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

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

Casual Relief

Beginning July 22,

Dates are approximate and are subject to change.

Salary Information

$43.57 - $54.12 hourly

$56.01 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience.