Instructor, Practical Nurse

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re looking for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Health Studies team at our Edmonton and Wetaskiwin campuses as Instructors in our Practical Nurse program.

Graduates of NorQuest College’s Practical Nurse program are also Difference Makers in terms of the health care that Albertans receive. Our students prepare for their clinical experiences with theory and hands-on learning in multiple modes of delivery, and we are proud of the varied and robust learning experiences in our programs. We utilize low and high-fidelity simulation to augment the learner experience, providing students with a safe learning environment to practice and reflect.

Our Instructors take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of the students they teach. You will join a collaborative academic community that thrives on energy, motivation, and dedication to the successes of both our students and colleagues.

We are looking for 2 full-time permanent positions at the Wetaskiwen campus, 1 full-time permanent position at the downtown Edmonton campus, and 1 full-time term position until March 2025 at the downtown Edmonton campus.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a NorQuest Instructor, you will facilitate learning in a variety of health care settings in Edmonton and surrounding area, so the ability to travel to these sites is a requirement. Our clinical sites include both acute and continuing care.

Instructors help our learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to be successful and safe practitioners within their scope of practice. You will need to possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a passion for providing instruction and feedback that allows our students to apply skills in a safe and patient-centered way.

This role works full time with students in campus labs and clinical practicum placements. The hours of work are full time and can vary. Lab shifts run weekdays and weekends, during days and evenings. Clinicals are usually Monday to Friday for four and eight-week increments. They consist of alternating 1 week eight-hour day shifts and 1 week eight-hour evening shifts with weekends off. The primary focus of clinicals is for medicine and surgical site rotations with the possibly of some long-term care sites.

Responsibilities include planning and developing clinical assignments, supervising students, maintaining a facilitative and supportive learning environment, maintaining appropriate student records of attendance and performance, providing appropriate feedback to students on performance, notifying instructional coordinator of student concerns, and developing and maintaining site rapport and relationships.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Practical Nurse Diploma plus a Bachelor’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 1 year of full-time clinical nursing or nursing education experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience).
• CRNA or CLPNA registration.
• Current CPR.
• Previous formal or informal teaching experience is an asset.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

• A Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last thirty days.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach individuals at different skill levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain an interactive learning environment with skill practice, and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• Ability to evaluate student performance through various academic methods.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to develop different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and application of equity, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Passionate about Nursing and teaching technical skills to individuals interested in joining the Health Care industry.

SALARY: Reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. We are looking for 2 full-time permanent positions at the Wetaskiwen campus, 1 full-time permanent position at the downtown Edmonton campus, and 1 full-time term position until March 2025 at the downtown Edmonton campus. All 4 positions include immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4029

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

About the company

NorQuest College is a publicly funded community college in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.