Job Description:
True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.
The Department
The Department of Nursing Education and Health Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the award winning Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
The Role
The Nursing Education and Health Studies department is seeking up to five full-time sessional instructor positions to work with students in a clinical setting.
Courses include:
- NS2210 – Introductory to Acute Care Nursing Practice I (Fall semester)
- NS2250 - Introductory to Acute Care Nursing Practice II (Winter semester)
Clinical instructor roles can be 12 or eight-hour shifts, normally totalling 32 hours of clinical work per week. Departmental meetings and other instructional meetings may also be required. Clinical shifts include both daytime and evening shifts. Placement areas include long-term care, medical/surgical units, and rural locations (Beaverlodge). A full-time clinical instructor workload is about 590 hours over the 10.5-month academic year.
Schedules are assigned based on departmental needs and successful candidates.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the Dean of the School of Health to discuss the opportunity: [email protected].
To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/
What We Offer
Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.
Job Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), and two years of full-time experience in nursing practice in medical/surgical nursing areas are required. A Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related discipline is preferred. Previous experience in teaching or supervision of students is desired. Experience with student-centered learning approaches would be an asset. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Successful candidates will be professionals with a positive attitude towards education; have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with students; be able to work independently and work collaboratively with colleagues; and demonstrate the ability to be self-directed and motivated. You will be able to give guidance and direction to others, creatively find solutions to challenges, and be aware of goals and vision of nursing education. Working knowledge with computers, word processing programs and Outlook would be an asset.
Candidates must be registered, have a current practice permit and be in good standing with the applicable health professional regulatory college in accordance with the Health Professions Act. The candidates who are notified for an interview will be required to provide their registration and practice permit at the time of the interview.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
- a cover letter;
- reference list;
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
- proof of credential; and
- a teaching philosophy statement.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Please note that there is a maximum amount of attachments. Please consolidate attachments into one document before uploading if attaching more than the maximum allowed.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected].
Thank you for applying to NWP!
