Nursing Practice Educator – University of British Columbia

Title of the Job: Nursing Practice Educator

Location: Canada

Job Description: Staff – Non UnionJob Category M&P – AAPSJob Profile AAPS Salaried – Nursing, Level BJob Title Nursing Practice EducatorDepartment Undergraduate Programs | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied ScienceCompensation Range $6,747.50 – $9,701.42 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.Posting End Date October 28, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Dec 1, 2025At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.Job 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 nursing practice skills labs.
• Supervision of a group of students in a simulation practice setting primarily focused on acute care
• Assigns students to provide direct care to simulated patients/clients
• Assesses student’s initial skill level and identifies the need for teaching of new skills
• Monitors and evaluates student’s skill performance to ensure that accepted practice standards are maintained
• Directs supervision, as appropriate, to direct patient care in a simulation setting
• Attendance at orientation session(s) at simulation site will be necessary.
• Assists course leaders with the theoretical component of nursing practice coursework, such as instructing students on skills and grading required papers.
• Participates in team activities related to planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing practice 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 practice placement in various hospital and community agencies, and/or compromise the School s reputation.Supervision Received
Works independently and interdependently in practice settings.Supervision Given
Supervises and is responsible for students (normally 6; maximum 12) in the clinical areas; provides direct supervision of student performing skills.Minimum QualificationsResearch 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 inclusionPreferred Qualifications

• Nursing Practice Educator, Simulation: Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Education (CHSE), CHSE-Advanced (CHSE-A) Nursing Licensure in British Columbia, Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Clinical Associates and Nursing Practice Educator: Strong clinical background in Adult Acute/Critical Care.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Teaching experience and/or a keen interest in teaching

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