Nursing Practice Educator

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Job Description Summary 
 
To assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of undergraduate nursing courses; to educate students in a participatory, interactive and inclusive environment to develop competency and capacity for critical judgment, decision-making and mastery of entry level competencies within the broader context of comprehensive patient/client care. 
 
Organizational Status 
 
Collaborates with, works closely with and reports to the course leader and the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs as required. 
 
Work Performed 
 
Actively participates in the teaching of nursing competencies in the clinical practice skills labs. 
- Clinical supervision of a group of students in a hospital or community health setting 
- Assigns students to provide direct care to patient/client 
- Assesses student's initial skill level and identifies the need for teaching of new skills 
- Monitors and evaluates students skill performance to ensure that accepted practice standards are maintained 
- Directs supervision as appropriate to direct patient care in the clinical setting. 
- Attend orientation session(s) at clinical sites as may be necessary. 
- Assists course leaders with the theoretical component of clinical coursework, such as instructing students on skills and grading required papers. 
- Participates in team activities relative to planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical component of the undergraduate program. 
- Performs other related duties as required. 
 
Consequence of Error/Judgement 
 
Error in judgment would impact on the clinical performance of nursing students and safe care for patients; potentially sever critical opportunities for faculty and clinical placement in various hospital and community agencies and/or compromise the School's reputation. 
 
Supervision Received 
 
Works independently and interdependently in clinical settings. 
 
Supervision Given 
 
Supervises and responsible for students (normally 6; maximum 12) in the clinical areas; provides direct supervision of student performing skills. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
- Research Nurse: Registered Nurse with BCCNM plus three years of nursing and administrative experience.  

- Clinical Associate and Nursing Practice Educator: Undergraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNM, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position.   

- Nurse Practitioner Clinical Associate: Postgraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNM, plus two years of experience in primary care NP practice or a combination of education and experience. 
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own 
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
• Clinical Associate and Nursing Practice Educator: Strong clinical background in Adult Acute/Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Community/Population Health. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. 
• Teaching experience and/or a keen interest in teaching