Nursing Instructor I

Job Description

Nursing Instructor I, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
Temporary Full-Time (with possibility of extension)
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
(PCN 56074TMP)

About the Role

Reporting to the Provincial Director of Learning, Support and Development, this position will promote quality evidence-based nursing practice through education and professional development of Internationally Educated Nurses. The incumbent will work in a hospital setting to facilitate the clinical integration process (orientation/preceptorship) for primarily Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). This position will collaborate with unit leadership and staff to facilitate role clarity and team processes with IEN to provide high quality, patient and family-centered care.

The Nursing Instructor I provides direction in the clinical setting to IENs through simulation, continuing education and clinical support during orientation and preceptorship periods (e.g., equipment, documentation, patient assessment/evaluation, and time management) including tracking and documenting of skills and competencies. The position collaborates with nurses and the interprofessional team during orientation and preceptorship to support the learning needs of IENs; provides visible clinical instruction and acts as a role model for staff to support the integration strategy for IENs in the clinical environment. The Nursing Instructor I provides safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of NLHS.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Minimum of five years current clinical experience;
" Two years' experience in nursing education and training;
" Experience in the facilitation of team and change process;
" Breastfeeding course/education;
" Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
" A working knowledge of nursing professional standards, nursing policies, issues and trends;
" Proficient in the use of basic computer programs including Microsoft Office ;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Demonstrated ability to both lead and collaborate as a team member in a patient and family centered clinical setting.
" Previous experience in teaching/working with clinical learners and /or precepting.
" Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical learners, as well as orient to hospital policies, rules, and regulations
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Provides education support to nurses by responding to identified learning needs based on clinical best practice, professional standards, and performance deficits. Support includes the development of individualized learning plans and the evaluation of clinical competence;
" Plans, develops, delivers and evaluates educational programming to help prepare staff for implementation of nursing model, programs and clinical practices, including leadership training, programming to enable nursing staff to work to their full scopes of practice, and other role training as required to support nurses in the practice environment;
" Maintains professional standards of practice respecting the needs of the adult learner, through the demonstration of effective clinical, teaching and leadership skills and participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical practice, policies and procedures;
" Works collaboratively with managers, leaders, departments and professional groups to facilitate successful navigation through the change process;
" Fosters an environment that utilizes effective strategies to integrate research into clinical practice;
" Provides consultative services to internal and external partners to enhance professional practice;
" Promotes an environment of excellence and continuous improvement in support of a quality culture;
" Development of nursing self-learning practices utilizing evidence based practices;
" Travel will be required;
" Other related duties.

Salary:

" NS-30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $40.36 to $50.24 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; Monday to Friday.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000277N, to:
Human Resources Department
NLHS-Labrador-Grenfell Zone
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel:
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Posting Date: May 8, 2024
Closing Date: May 17, 2024
CC: RNUNL
"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."