Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Dr. L.A. Miller Centre

Nurse Educator (Subject to Classification Review)
Centre for Nursing Studies
Temporary Full-time (until July 19, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
28363TMP
Hours 75 Biweekly (12 & 8-hour shifts; Days, Evenings, Weekends)
Salary NS-33 ($46.33 - $57.42 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0001353
Posted Date 2024-10-15
Closing Date 2024-10-25
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) has challenging faculty opportunities for dynamic, self-directed, highly motivated nurse educators who would like to be part of the nursing programs being offered at the CNS. Programs include a four-year BScN (Collaborative) Program, offered in partnership with MUN Faculty of Nursing and Western Regional School of Nursing; a LPN Bridging option; a five (5) semester Practical Nursing Program; Re-entry Programs for RNs and LPNs; an IEN Bridging program, other international nursing initiatives, and Post-Basic Courses/Programs for RNs and LPNs. Several courses/programs are being delivered using new media technologies. The CNS offers opportunities for faculty practice, research, and international projects.

Applications are invited for the temporary, full-time position of Academic and Student Success Advisor - Practical Nursing (PN) Program (NS-33). Through the development and implementation of proactive, early identification, and supportive initiatives, the Academic and Student Success Advisor fosters an inclusive and supportive environment to enhance student success and retention in the CNS PN program.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide academic advising in consultation with the PN Program Coordinator and Associate Director

Provide leadership in the implementation of current and new strategies for improving student success and retention by assisting with development, promotion, and coordination of student success and retention initiatives

Track and create reports for students: (1) at risk of failure; (2) unsuccessful in a course; and (3) out of sequence

Track and monitor student progress and create an attrition report each semester

Maintain ongoing contact with students (e.g., supportive messaging, meet with each cohort of students as a group each semester; meet with students at risk of being unsuccessful in a course/program)

Collaborate with the CNS Guidance Counsellor in coordinating academic accommodations

Liaise with faculty members to identify students experiencing challenges with course and program requirements

Oversee the Student Learning Contract process

Facilitate meetings between students and faculty, as necessary

Provide students with guidance on academic appeals

Develop and deliver study and exam writing skills sessions for students

Discuss time management skills with students

Review quizzes and exams with students, as necessary

Refer students to Guidance Counselling Services

Assist with orientation sessions for new students

Provide students with information on financial aid, scholarships, bursaries, etc.

Develop proposals for bursaries and practice grants for PN students

Maintain and update information packages (e.g., student handbook, admissions package)

Assist with developing individualized academic plans for out of sequence students

Promote the CNS Peer Mentorship Program

Member of PN Program Recruitment Committee

Liaise with and provide guidance and academic support for satellite sites

Other related duties as assigned: including, but not limited to other special assignments and duties that align with the purpose of this role

Job Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, supplemented by a Master's Degree is required.

Current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL).

Minimum of five years' experience within the last seven years in nursing education, including experience teaching in all components of the Practical Nursing program (e.g., curriculum development/revision; instructional development, delivery, and evaluation; clinical expertise).

Demonstrates knowledge of the Practical Nursing program, instructional development, delivery, and evaluation and demonstrated clinical expertise.

Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by presentations, facilitations, and report-writing.

Be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.

Demonstrate effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize

Possess proven leadership skills.

Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.