Clinical Nursing Instructor NUSC 4F92 Fall D2 – Community Health Nursing

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

11d•CA$45 - CA$51•Hybrid

About The Position

Brock University is seeking a Clinical Nursing Instructor for the NUSC 4F92 – Community Health Nursing course for the Fall D2 term. This is a contract position for 12 weeks, with clinical days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instructor will be available via phone or online during clinical hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will also facilitate one 2-hour post-conference per week and approximately 12 hours of in-person lab sessions throughout the term. The nominal hours for the position are 180, with a wage rate of $44.56 - $51.45 per hour, determined by seniority.

Requirements

Successful completion of a BScN required
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience as a nurse
Clinical work experience in community health nursing and/or clinical teaching experience in community health nursing within the last 10 years
Desire to instruct and share knowledge with nursing students
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
Successful applicants are expected to supervise all scheduled/rescheduled clinical dates for the course they accept.
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.

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 community setting for the experiential component of the course.
Collaborate with the Course Instructor to ensure student activities are aligned with the course syllabus and learning objectives.
Review the student’s preparation and plan for their clinical activities with attention and integration of community care plan and public health nursing concepts.
Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to community nursing practice.
Model population-centered care.
Facilitate students in learning any health & safety requirements of the assigned community.
Provide ongoing verbal feedback to students and maintain a professional relationship with all learners.
Guide and supervise students in designing their population-focused assignments using the nursing process.
Mark students' assignments, including reflections and population-focused projects, providing constructive feedback and all assignments designated as the responsibility of the Clinical Nursing Instructor in the syllabus.
Facilitate in person simulation sessions for two days in the nursing lab.
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.