Job Description

Location: Center for Nursing Studies

Nurse Educator
Centre for Nursing Studies
Permanent, Full-Time
04874POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends)
Salary NS-33 ($39.98 - $49.76 per hour)
Competition Number 2023001960
Posted Date 29 March 2023
Closing Date 8 April 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) has challenging faculty opportunities for dynamic, self-directed, highly motivated nurse educators who would like to be part of the nursing programs being offered at the CNS. Programs include a four-year BScN (Collaborative) Program, offered in partnership with MUN Faculty of Nursing and Western Regional School of Nursing; a LPN Bridging option; a five (5) semester Practical Nursing Program; Re-entry Programs for RNs and LPNs; an IEN Bridging program and Post-Basic Courses/Programs for RNs and LPNs. Several courses/programs are being delivered using new media technologies. The CNS offers opportunities for faculty practice, research, and international projects.

Applications are invited for the permanent full-time position of Nurse Educator (NS-33). The successful applicant will teach theory, clinical, and lab courses across all CNS nursing programs. The successful applicant will have clinical teaching responsibilities in adult medical-surgical nursing practice. Clinical teaching in other nursing practice areas may be required. This position involves the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory, clinical and lab courses in any program offered at the CNS, participation on program committees, and contribution to professional activities.

Applicants should be committed to evidence-based practice.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs.
Auditory concentration is required in classroom setting to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly.
Regularly sits to perform computer related duties requiring fine finger/precision (i.e. research, policy and course development), while standing and walking are required to perform nursing education work in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Occasionally, work requires awkward or cramped body positions as well as strength and endurance.

Job Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, supplemented by a Master\'s Degree in Nursing is required.
Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.
A minimum of three years current teaching experience in entry-level and/or formal post-basic nursing education programs with teaching assignments which included theory, clinical and lab, as well as experience in adult medical-surgical nursing practice areas is required.
Demonstrated teaching experience including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation and demonstrated clinical expertise.
Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to students.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by presentations, facilitations and report writing.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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