Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

Job title:

Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

Company

Northwestern Polytechnic

Job description

BackgroundNorthwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1,3,5 and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.The DepartmentThe Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide offers the Practical Nurse Program and the Health Care Aide Program. This sessional will instruct from Northwestern Polytechnic’s Grande Prairie Campus. Housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the award winning Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH), students benefit from smaller class sizes coupled with high-quality personalized instruction on-site at GPRH, 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 Clinical Instructor to teach Clinical Placements in the Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Program. This role will run from April 7, 2025-August 29, 2025To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/What We OfferNWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. This opportunity provides a sought-after work/life balance for those excited to share their expertise with students. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to being the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.Job RequirementsApplicants must hold a Practical Nurse Diploma or RN, have current registration with a regulatory body (CRNA or CLPNA) and have two years of full-time experience in nursing practice. Previous experience in teaching or supervision of students is desired. Experience with student centered learning approaches would be an asset. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.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.Candidates must be registered, have a current practice permit and be in good standing with the applicable health professional regulatory college in accordance with the Health Professions Act. The candidates who are notified for an interview will be required to provide their registration and practice permit at the time of the interview.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. Please note that applicants have a maximum number of attachments that can be submitted with their application. Applicants may provide one document with cover letter, teaching philosophy, resume and references combined if limited room is available and maximum number of attachments is reached.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:8/29/2025Salary GradeOrganizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> School of Health -> Practical Nurse and Health Care AidLocationGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

Expected salary

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:41:00 GMT

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