Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

Job title:

Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

Company

Northwestern Polytechnic

Job description

True NorthAs the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.The DepartmentThe Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide offers the Practical Nurse Program and the Health Care Aide Program. This Part-Time Health Care Aide Instructor will instruct from Northwestern Polytechnic’s Fairview Campus. Located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country, Fairview Campus delivers state-of-the-art career programs & specialty training. Students benefit from smaller class sizes coupled with high-quality personalized instruction, ensuring ample opportunities for the learners of our region and students from across Canada and around the world.The RoleThe Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide department is seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach sections from within the Health Care Aide Program. This role will run from April 7 ,2025 – May 2, 2025.To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/What We OfferWhile our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.Job RequirementsApplicants must be a regulated nurse in Alberta in good standing with their regulatory college with no conditions on their practice permit. Regulated nurses in Alberta include registered nurses (RN), registered psychiatric nurses (RPN), nurse practitioners (NP), and licensed practical nurses (LPN). Applicants must have a minimum of at least one year full-time equivalent (1,500 worked hours) clinical nursing or nursing education experience in Canada within the three years immediately preceding this appointment. Additional experience beyond the one year minimum will be viewed favourably.Successful candidates will be professionals with a positive attitude towards education; have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with students; be able to work independently and work collaboratively with colleagues; and demonstrate the ability to be self-directed and motivated. You will be able to give guidance and direction to others, creatively find solutions to challenges, and be aware of goals and vision of nursing education. Working knowledge with computers, word processing programs and Outlook would be an asset.Previous experience in teaching or supervision of students and experience with student centered learning approaches is desired. Knowledge of adult education may be demonstrated through prior completion of one of the following:

• One-year adult teaching experience;
• A baccalaureate degree in education; or
• Completion of an adult teaching/learning education program.

Applicants not meeting the requirements listed above will be considered and the successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to complete Northwestern Polytechnic’s adult teaching/learning education program once hired. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.How to ApplyOnly applications received electronically will be considered.Upon submission of CVs, please also include:

• a cover letter;
• reference list;
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
• proof of credential; and
• a teaching philosophy statement.

To apply, go to http://www.nwpolytech.ca/careers and select the job posting.We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca.Appointment Date From:4/7/2025Appointment Date To:5/2/2025Salary GradeOrganizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> School of Health -> Practical Nurse and Health Care AidLocationFairview, AB T0H 1L0 CA (Primary)

Expected salary

Location

Fairview, AB

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:19:07 GMT

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