Clinical Nursing Instructor NURS 5L05 Spring D1 – Advancing Nursing Practice: Care of Patients

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Clinical Nursing Instructor for the NURS 5L05 – Advancing Nursing Practice: Care of Patients course for the Spring D1 term. This position is within the CUPE4207-4 Employee Group and will be based at the Niagara Health - Niagara Falls Site - Emergency Clinical on Fridays. The role involves supervising students in a clinical setting, collaborating with course instructors, preparing patient assignments, and fostering an evidence-based approach to nursing practice. The instructor will model patient-centered care, ensure students are familiar with clinical policies and safety requirements, provide ongoing feedback, assess student work, and maintain comprehensive anecdotal notes on student progress. The position requires facilitating post-clinical conferences and fostering a positive learning environment while adhering to confidentiality and privacy standards.

Requirements

Successful completion of a BScN
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience as a Registered Nurse
Clinical work experience in critical care nursing within the last 10 years and/or clinical teaching experience in critical care nursing within the last 10 years
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to address concerns and manage difficult situations, and to identify and act upon emergency situations
Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to provide a valid Police Record Check (E-PIC or VSC) prior to the contract start date, if required by clinical agency. The Police check must be no greater than 6 months old as of contract start date
Ability to meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements
Attest they are a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing with no restrictions, conditions or limitations.
Include their CNO registration number.
Confirm they meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements and if required, have acceptable VSC or E-PIC.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Previous experience as a preceptor or with clinical instruction would be an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare for and supervise students in a clinical setting for the experiential component of the course.
Collaborate with the course instructor and lab coordinator to ensure student activities are aligned with the course syllabus and learning objectives.
Prepare patient assignments before students’ arrival on the unit (for hospital placements) carefully considering each student’s experience level and capabilities and course learning objectives.
Review the student’s preparation and plan for their clinical activities with attention and integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team or agency.
Model patient-centered care.
Familiarize students with the relevant policies and protocols in the clinical setting with emphasis on any health & safety requirements.
Provide ongoing verbal feedback to students and maintain a professional relationship with all learners.
Assess journal reflections, and learning plans, and provide constructive feedback to students.
Mark all assignments designated as the responsibility of the Clinical Nursing Instructor in the syllabus.
Complete regular, comprehensive anecdotal notes regarding student progress and advise the course professor immediately of serious or ongoing student concerns.
Identify gaps and facilitate the development and implementation of student plans in partnership with the course instructor as required.
Facilitate student meetings / post-clinical conferences, and coordinate appropriate resources (e.g., multi-media).
Foster discussion and reflection to enhance a positive and respectful learning environment.
Adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards and legislation.