Clinical nursing instructor Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Job Type : Employee

Duration in Months (for fixedterm jobs) :

Job Family :

Academic Delivery Support

of Open Positions :

Faculty / Service Department :

Innovation Centre

Campus : Ottawa ON

Union Affiliation : SSUO

Date Posted : May 01 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE :

May 12 2025

Hours per week : Salary Grade :

SSUO Grade 11

Salary Range : 87272.00 $110239.00

Make your mark with the Faculty of Health Sciences!

Health matters to everyone and we are committed to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized leader in innovative approaches to active living health promotion and quality health services.

Our success lies in our students and our people. Join us and every day you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we grow together and make a great faculty even better.

Position Purpose :

Reporting to the Manager of t he Louise McEntyre West Nursing Simulation and Peer Mentorship Centre the instructor develops oversees and facilitates learning experiences in the context of nursing laboratories and simulations. The incumbent collaborates with course professors and clinical instructors on nursing theory and clinical techniques to be taught in labs as well as develop and modify simulation scenarios to meet curricular requirements. The instructor also collaborates with course professors and other partners to support researchinformed practices in labs. To achieve a pedagogically sound environment for complex learning to occur this Registered Nurse who has experience in both nursing practice and education collaborates with other support staff in providing an effective learning environment which includes student teaching supervision debriefing following lab and simulation activities as well as evaluation of student performance.

This is a fulltime contract or temporary assignment for one (1) year.

In this role your responsibilities will include among others :

Instructional activities : Supervises instructs teaches supports and assesses (evaluation) nursing students during lab and simulation sessions to ensure student success in the nursing program for a maximum of six (6) credits of clinical laboratory course content per academic year. All instructional activities are based on uptodate policies protocols and relevant literature. These instructional activities also include supporting interprofessional and / or research activities for training purposes. Participates in other cocurricular activities within the School (may include studentstaff certification requirements).

Educational development : Consults with faculty and team members to develop and establish learning objectives for simulation scenarios and lab teaching content. Develops creates and updates skill and simulationbased activities (low medium or highfidelity nursing specific and interprofessional simulation scenarios) using uptodate simulation concepts and techniques in consultation with course professors and curriculum committee. Develops ad hoc technical and / or simulationbased remediation sessions for students who wish to practice or who are not meeting course objectives. Ensures that lab content reflects curricular requirements in nursing and promotes progressive development of psychomotor communication and critical thinking skills.

Coordination of laboratory experiences : In collaboration with the lab Manager and the lab Coordinator coordinates the delivery of activities related to the labs for which she / he is responsible. In collaboration with course professors and Lab Manager determines how simulation experiences and skills labs are scheduled throughout the term ensuring timely integration into each course. Collaborates with course professors to integrate simulations and skills labs into courses and ensures effective use of labs to achieve learning outcomes of the and works with the lab technician to identify and plan for the appropriate supplies and equipment for the labs they are responsible for. Provides direction as well as collaborates with teaching assistants to ensure that lab activities and content meet course requirements (ex : lab remediation and makeup sessions correction of lab evaluations).

What you will bring :

Masters degree in nursing or in related discipline

Minimum 3 years (RN) of experience working in a nursing clinical setting

CNO license in good standing

Knowledge of educational simulation concepts and applications.

Experience in teaching in a nursing laboratory and simulation environment.

As the incumbent is responsible for nursing skills and simulationbased education experiences in labs the incumbent must have solid knowledge of nursingmedical and simulation equipment and technologies.

Comprehensive knowledge of application software including Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint and different simulation software as well as the University of Ottawa educational softwares.

Clinical experience in complex care pediatrics and / or maternity and Mental Health setting is an asset.

Strong interpersonal communication collaboration and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage complex situations involving large number of people.

Bilingualism French and English (spoken and written)

Bilingualism : French and English (spoken and written); to be considered for this position candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Key Competencies at uOttawa :

Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa :

Planning : Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative : Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and selfstarting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Client Service Orientation : Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.

Teamwork and Cooperation : Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrierfree work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note : if this is a union position : The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.

If this is a frontline position with responsibilities to interact with students selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Patient Care,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Adult Education,Computer Literacy,Nursing,Teaching,Training & Development,Curriculum Development,Mentoring,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 87272 - 110239