Sessional Instructor, Faculty Of Nursing, Cold Lake/Portage College (Rural), Fall 2023, Winter & Spring 2024

Position Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate level clinical courses within the community of Cold Lake, Alberta (Portage College) for the Fall 2023, Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 semesters:
FALL SEMESTER (September 1 - December 31, 2023)

• TERM 5: NURS 489 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III): Acute Care (med/surg placements)

WINTER SEMESTER (January 1 - April 30, 2024)

• TERM 6: NURS 499 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices I): Chronic Care (med/surge placements)

SPRING SEMESTER (May 1 - June 30, 2024)

• TERM 7: NURS 589 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices V): Rural Health

We are seeking applicants with rural nursing practice in acute care, chronic care, and community environments, particularly those with previous nursing education practice experience. Practice education takes place both on and off campus. Scheduling varies and may include a combination of days and evening shifts, Monday through Friday. The successful applicants are required to be available during that entire period(s).
Sessional Instructors are provided with exceptional orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/tucfa-ca for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
Teaching Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onsite and remote low to mid-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Learning Centre
• Participate in student assessment and evaluations on and off campus
• Participate in team meetings related to the practice course and faculty governance
• Seek excellence in teaching by applying various teaching strategies and working with colleagues
• Work effectively with small groups of students on-campus or in off campus settings in acute care, chronic care, long-term care or community
• Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence informed practice

Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Candidates with BN/BScN preparation will be considered.
Applied Experience:

• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of students
• Rural practice experience related to semester focus
• Broad experience across a variety of areas

Enhanced Abilities:

• Evaluation and promotions of student problem solving and critical thinking
• Use of nursing process and conceptual frameworks assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation
• Application of adult teaching/learning principles
• Ability to critique student performance and provide meaningful feedback
• Computer skills in word processing, email and internet access
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Communication and collaboration skills with other health professionals
• Prioritizing and meeting competing demands/requirements of varied settings

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Qualified applicants should specify the name of course(s)/term(s) for which they would like to be considered and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and contact information for three references by applying online via the `Apply Now' link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents).
Dr. Catherine Laing, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary, PF2240
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] ).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Nursing .
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About The University Of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.