Competition ID:
3415



Internal Closing Date:
June 14, 2024



External Closing Date:
June 14, 2024



# of Openings:
1



Pay Level:
Faculty Pay Scale



Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time



Workplace Type:
Hybrid



Travel Frequency:
Frequent travel between campuses is required.



Employee Group:
Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)



Days of Work (BCGEU):



Hours of Work (BCGEU):



Hours per Week (BCGEU):




Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing \xe2\x80\x93 Competition ID: 3415
POSITION TYPE: Non-regular Type 2 (NR2) contract \xe2\x80\x93 60%
POSITION START: September 1 2024
COMPETITION: 3415
KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.
As Canada\xe2\x80\x99s only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) program philosophy consists of three guiding principles and six core concepts. These provide the philosophical foundation for the BPN program and basic assumptions that are inter-woven through all aspects of the BPN program curriculum and underpin its\' philosophical framework. They provide grounding in health promotion, therapeutic relationship, and diversity The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one part-time (60%) NR2 contract position for the Bachelor in Psychiatric Nursing Program (BPN). The appointment is for the period Sept 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025. NR2 Faculty are entitled to paid vacation leave, professional development leave and benefits.
FACULTY OVERVIEW: The BPN program is developed in the context of psychiatric nursing theory based on best practice and the therapeutic use of self in interpersonal relationships. A health promotion perspective has been used to organize and construct the curriculum. This shift in focus from illness to health represents a deliberate move away from a disease model to a model focusing on the person\'s experience with health and healing. Inherent to these orientations is the use of teaching methodologies, which encourage the development of analytical and critical thinking based on praxis, and the discovery of personal meaning and personal power.
Psychiatric/mental health nursing practice experiences are essential in the BPN program. Students will be directly involved with clients in their homes, institutional and community settings in each semester. Note: These experiences may involve days, evenings, nights and weekends. Practice experiences occur throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
For more information about the Faculty of Health visit our website at https://www.kpu.ca/health POSITION OVERVIEW:
Faculty in the BPN Nursing Program are supported to teach in all areas of the program. The position includes teaching, student support, service to the school and program and professional development activities. NR2 Faculty members are accountable for 10 months of the year. The 10 months accountable time includes such activities as teaching, the counselling of students, curriculum/program development, professional development, and participation on a variety of educational committees. Teaching duties include:

• The development and revision of course outlines and curriculum
• The preparation of courses, including but not limited to course presentations, online delivery platforms, and other course related activities
• Responsibility for the delivery of courses, including lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision, simulations, field trips, and online or hybrid course delivery
• Student assessment, testing, and placement
• Student consultations, including office hours
• Work integrated learning placements
• Submission of grades in accordance with policy

Service may include:

• Participation in program, department, faculty, and university committees and events.
• Participation in program quality assurance activities including program review and accreditation
• Participation in regional, national and international committees and other professional organizations

Faculty members in the BPN program may be assigned to theory, clinical or labs. Courses to be assigned the 2024-25 teaching cycle (subject to change); Fall 2024
PSYN 3260 \xe2\x80\x93 Health and Healing 4 \xe2\x80\x93 Fundamentals of Community Mental Health
PSYN 3245 \xe2\x80\x93 Mental Health Nursing Practice 4 \xe2\x80\x93 Community Mental Health
PSYN 3250 \xe2\x80\x93 Substance Use and Mental Health Spring 2025
PSYN 2245 \xe2\x80\x93 Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 \xe2\x80\x93 Medical/Surgical Nursing Summer 2025
Non-teaching For more information regarding the courses in the program please see https://calendar.kpu.ca/programs-az/health/psychiatric-nursing/psychiatric-nursing-bpn/#requirementstext
More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (PhD preferred)
• Eligible for practicing membership with BCCNM as as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with no limits, no conditions, no terms.
• Qualified to fulfill all teaching responsibilities of the program which includes RPN entry-level competencies to meet the standards of practice
• Minimum of five years of practice experience and current competence in their area of teaching

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are asked to submit:

• Current CV including relevant educational, clinical and teaching experience.
• Cover Letter including expression of interest

SALARY INFORMATION:
Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. This competition is for a maximum FTE of 55% (NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list. Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.\'s Top Employers
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan \xe2\x80\x93 College Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Vacation, Professional Development and Accountable Time
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program \xe2\x80\x93 eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs\xe2\x80\x99 services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)

Note to Applicants:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.