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Part-Time Academic: NURS 5630.03 Integrated Professional Practicum for Registered Nurse (RN) Prescribing (P) - Fall 2024| |Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Part-Time Academic: NURS 5630.03 Integrated Professional Practicum for Registered Nurse (RN) Prescribing (P) - Fall 2024
Posting Number PTAP2505P
Department/Unit Nursing
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesThe Integrated Professional Practicum for Registered Nurse Prescribers [RN (P)s] prepares nurses working in their area of clinical competence (employer designated area) to prescribe in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Students will complete a minimum of 150 hours in a supervised clinical practicum experience in their workplace. This experience will enable RN students to further develop their knowledge and skills related to the prescribing process under the direct supervision of licensed prescribers (Nurse Practitioners or Physicians). The supervised clinical practicum will further develop and consolidate learners\' competence and confidence to prescribe in a specific clinical practice area and within a legal, ethical, and professional framework for accountability and responsibility for the care they provide. The course faculty will work with the student and their preceptors to ensure the student is meeting the objectives of the course and is deemed competent to carry out RN prescribing in the context designated on admission to the certificate program.Mode of delivery: Clinical practicum is supplemented by online (asynchronous) learning. NSH to provide precepted clinical experience with physicians and Nurse Practitioners in designated learner areas.The appointment for this 3-credit course runs from September 1 until December 31, 2024. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics
• Teach course content
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Responding to student queries about coursework
• Attending initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services re: Brightspace
• Participation in course discussions within the program
• Develop and administer examinations
• Submission of grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements of PositionCandidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia. Prior teaching experience an asset. PhD preferred.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional InformationDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Our university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment Sept - Dec 2024
Open Date
Close Date 06/03/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter

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