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

Nurse Educator Provincial Coordinator Practicing Nursing Program
(Subject to Classification Review)
Centre For Nursing Studies
Temporary, Full Time (Until July 19, 2025 with possibility of extension)
28195TMP
Hours 75 bi-weekly (12 hours, 8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends)
Salary NS33 ($46.33 - $57.45 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002566
Posted Date 2024-10-21
Closing Date Open until filled.
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 Provincial Coordinator - Practical Nursing (PN) Program (NS-33). The Provincial Coordinator for the PN Program will provide leadership, support, and direction for PN Program delivery at the Centre for Nursing (CNS) and the nine Satellite Institutions (SIs) at the College of the North Atlantic (CNA). Through leadership and oversight of the program through a provincial lens, the coordinator will monitor consistency in program delivery and ensure that all sites are meeting the established course and program outcomes. The position also involves participation on program committees, and contribution to professional activities. Applicants should be committed to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities Include:
Provide leadership for provincial program delivery in consultation with the Associate Director of Non-Degree Programs
Coordinate provincial program delivery to ensure consistency
Lead orientation for new site coordinators
Monitor implementation of program regulations and policies
Recommend and coordinate curricular change at the provincial level
Provide curricular and program delivery support to coordinators at the CNS and CNA sites
Monitor and document attrition at all program sites each semester
Act as a resource and consultant to the CNS Associate Director, CNA Associate Dean, and PN program site coordinators, faculty, and staff
Facilitate exam question writing sessions and other professional development for PN program faculty
Facilitate development and review of exam questions to ensure provincial compliance with Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) guidelines
Monitor the placements for clinical practice courses and propose recommendations to address identified challenges
Liaise with key stakeholders and other external bodies including: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Health Services (NLHS), and members of the nursing community provincially and nationally
Assist with the preparation for accreditation and approval of the PN program (i.e., Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Update mapping of the PN program outcomes and course objectives to the CLPNNL Entry-to-Practice Competencies
Assist with the ongoing formative and summative evaluation of the PN program
Assist with PN program recruitment initiatives
Be a member of the Non-Degree Program Committee and Quality Initiatives Committee
Chair the PN Program Curriculum Committee

Job Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, supplemented by a Master's Degree in Nursing is required
Current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
At least 5 years' experience 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)
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 work performance and Attendance is required.
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