Job Description

Competition Number

P16263

Posting Title

Instructor, Psychiatric Nursing - Saskatoon Campus

Classification

Instructor

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

02/14/2025

Closing Date

02/26/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

05/01/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Hours of Work

825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year)

Salary Range

As per Academic Salary Grid

Temporary Market Stipend

$10,000 annually

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

0.5 FTE (100 assigned days per academic year)

Posting Status

Open

Faculty in the psychiatric nursing program teach theory classes both in both on-campus and online learning environments, as well as facilitate lab/simulation learning and learning in clinical practice education settings in Saskatoon. This position is based at the Saskatoon campus; some travel may be required.



Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Teach, coach and supervise nursing students in classroom, lab and mental health clinical settings.

2. Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.

3. Participate in the development, maintenance and revision of curriculum.

4. Work closely with the Psychiatric Nursing Program Head and other project team members.

5. Participate in program, Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, industry and professional or other stakeholder activities.

6. Travel may be required.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, or a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing with a degree in a related field.

2. Eligible for registration with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan and College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.

3. Minimum of three years recent and relevant clinical/teaching experience with a focus on mental health.

4. Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

5. Effective interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

6. Effective instructional ability.

7. Ability to apply the theory, practices and principles of psychiatric nursing, medical nursing, and adult education.

8. Small group facilitation skills and leading, modeling and teaching interaction skills.

9. Ability to arrange, maintain and evaluate resources.

10. Understanding of copyright process.

11. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

12. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

13. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA