Job Description

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) is the largest nursing school in Newfoundland and Labrador. Programs offered include a four-year BScN (Collaborative) Program and an LPN Bridging option, offered in partnership with MUN Faculty of Nursing and Western Regional School of Nursing, a five-semester Practical Nursing Program, Re-entry Programs for RNs and LPNs, an IEN Bridging Program and Post-Basic Courses/Programs for RNs and LPNs.

Applications are invited for the permanent full-time position of Nursing Instructor I (NS-30). The successful applicant will facilitate clinical teaching of nursing students, which involves the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical courses in all programs offered by the CNS. The successful applicant will also develop, deliver, and evaluate instructional labs offered in any CNS program.

The position responsibilities include: participating in the clinical teaching and evaluation of students in women's health (labour and delivery and postpartum) and pediatric clinical settings; preparing, delivering and evaluating instructional labs; student remedial learning activities and FIT Testing; faculty development; participation on CNS and other relevant committees; and contribution to professional activities. Applicants should be committed to evidence-informed 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):
Lifting and moving of training related equipment occurs regularly.
Sitting is required regularly to operate a computer; standing and walking are regularly required to conduct educational sessions/presentations.
Visual concentration is required to conduct research, enter and retrieve information from a variety of databases, to demonstrate technical clinical equipment, to observe nurses to evaluate effectiveness of learning or to evaluate correct performance of a task, etc.
Repetition requiring alertness is evident when repeating the same presentation; when performing data entry to ensure accurate information for reporting purposes, etc.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
A current practicing license with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. (CRNNL)
A minimum of three years' experience within the last five working as a nurse in a women's health (labour and delivery) and pediatrics clinical practice area with at least one year of experience either as a teacher of entry-level or formal post-basic nursing education programs, which include lab and clinical, or as an adult educator. This would include experience with adult education course design, development, and evaluation in a health care setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional development, delivery, and evaluation, and demonstrated clinical expertise.
Experience coordinating student clinical placements, or experience working in a role responsible for coordinating programs or services with multiple stakeholders including external partners, is required.
Skilled in providing strong and comprehensive clinical support, training, and mentorship to students.
Be capable of providing strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to students.
Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by presentations, facilitations, and report-writing.
Be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
Possess proven leadership skills.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
is required.

The application package should include curriculum vitae, contact details of 1 referee, and a letter of application including an overview and discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to this position.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but 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 your 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.