Job Description
Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.
Job Information
The Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing is responsible for the planning, organization, instruction, delivery and evaluation of educational programming for adults. The incumbent is responsible for instructing courses related to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program and other related programs, evaluating the courses, and recommending changes/improvements as required.
This position reports to the Program Head, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Post Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Instructor will be required to instruct in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and must develop and deliver quality programs and courses and promote positive career development of adult students within communities of the Northwest Territories.
You may be required to teach in the classroom and/or clinical practice settings, along with on-the-land experiences. You may be required to do shift work supervising students in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to: long-term care, mental health, medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and/or community.
As an instructor, you will be required to attend regular program meetings, and report regularly to their supervisor on student progress. As part of the College team, instructors are also required to complete a variety of non instructional duties that may be required to attain the goals of Aurora College.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction.
- Ability to research and update course materials and delivery methods to maintain current programs.
- Knowledge of adult education theory, program design, development, management, delivery, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of educational issues in the NWT and challenges that adult students face in NWT communities.
- Knowledge of all applicable laws, acts, regulations, rules, policies, guidelines, requirements, and codes in specific subject matter of instruction.
- Knowledge of northern culture, cross cultural processes, and politics.
- Ability to conduct basic academic counseling and provide life skill coaching.
- Knowledge of the organization and structure of the College and the relationships between the College and various partners in the communities, across the Territories, nationally and internationally as applicable.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing, or related field such as adult education or education
- 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
- 2 years’ instructional experience in the field of Nursing in post-secondary and/or supervising student nurses
- 2 years’ experience working with Northern health care settings
- A current certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse issued by the Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sectors is required
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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