Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Part time Clinical Nursing Instructor(s)

Position Title

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Part time Clinical Nursing Instructor(s)

Faculty/Instructor Profile

The School of Health and Wellness at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for a part-time Clinical Instructor in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program with experience in Community or Acute Mental Health settings. The position dates are October 14, 2024 – December 20, 2024.

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

Position Responsibilities

All four years of the degree program are taught by RDP faculty and part-time instructors may teach across the program. This program is designed for in-person delivery and part-time instructors will teach on campus or at practicum sites. This may require travel to urban and rural locations in Central Alberta, in addition to teaching on the RDP campus.

Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

For more information contact:

Lana Sprinkle

Associate Dean

School of Health and Wellness

Email: lana.sprinkle@rdpolytech.ca

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Bachelor’s in Nursing or cognate degree
• Recent clinical / practical experience, with particular preference in mental health
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching, ability to inspire students, and commitment to student learning and success
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of team environments
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support Provider or Recertification Certificate (HSF-BLS Provider)
• Driver’s License
• Police Information Check
• Current immunizations as per RDP requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

This role is classified as a Part time Instructor. The Faculty Association at Red Deer Polytechnic (FARDP) and the related collective agreement provides further information on compensation for part time positions for Instructors at Red Deer Polytechnic. Compensation for this role is determined by the highest academic credential received and related experience. Part-time instructors receive an additional 14% of the gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming.

With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our 2030 Strategic Plan

Our purpose is simple: To inspire, educate, and mentor our community of learners. We collaborate to provide diverse experiential learning opportunities for our highly skilled learners. We empower innovators and creators for impact. Our growth will be realized through quality of life and the reciprocal benefits for our stakeholders.

Our vision is to be a resourceful polytechnic, unbound by tradition. We are bold. We are resilient. We are more than applied. We will lead the transformation of post-secondary education by becoming more innovative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable with people at our core. Red Deer Polytechnic must be the best choice for our learners, our clients, our employees, and our communities, resulting in growth and readiness for the future.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

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