Faculty - Practical Nursing

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Faculty – Practical Nursing

Education

Lunenburg Campus)

Nova Scotia

School of Health and Human Services

2 Continuing Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately January 2, 2023

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 20, 2022

Competition No. 2022-400

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on twelve steps that range from $64,469.92 - $95,405.57. New NSCC Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience. New NSCC Faculty may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new NSCC Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $87,363.46.

Are you a natural mentor to those around you? Are you passionate about being on the leading edge of your field? Do you believe the future of healthcare lies with exceptionally well trained and motivated newcomers to the field? Have you ever considered translating your years of experience and knowledge into teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals? Then a Faculty position in our School of Health & Human Services may be for you.

NSCC believes a vaccinated population is a vital part of keeping us, our friends, families and communities protected from COVID-19 and the developing, fast-moving variants. As such, we recommend that NSCC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

What you will be doing…

As a member of the School of Health and Human Services faculty team, you will provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Practical Nursing program including clinical supervision. You will collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and classroom technology. Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures. You will also ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs. As a Faculty of NSCC, you will be expected to maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.

What we are looking for…

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand your position as a role model to each of your students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC’s mission. You bring a learning-centred perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Bachelor of Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You are currently registered, or are eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
• You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the nursing field. Occupational experience that includes experience in a supervisory capacity; evaluating, monitoring, assessing and advising will be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and E-mail.
• You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, you are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
• You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

As a condition of employment, successful applicants are required to provide verification of their Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) license, a record of their up-to-date immunizations (including COVID-19) along with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) with Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Child Abuse Register (CAR) search prior to starting employment. Any cost incurred in obtaining these will be at the applicant’s expense.