Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Oxford International Halifax Centre
Compensation: $70,000 / year
Final date to receive applications: 29 July 2026
Job Purpose
Oxford International is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Halifax team as a Practicum Coordinator for the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Program.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and assign CCA student practicum placements, schedules, rotations, and required hours.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with long-term care, home care, healthcare, and community partners.
Proactively secure new practicum opportunities and support future placement capacity needs.
Serve as the primary liaison between students, College staff, and practicum partners.
Track student practicum eligibility, required documentation, attendance, and completion requirements.
Maintain accurate practicum records, schedules, databases, and tracking systems.
Monitor student practicum progress and coordinate with instructors and placement supervisors regarding concerns.
Apply professional nursing judgement when identifying and escalating student safety, competency, professionalism, or conduct concerns.
Support equitable and consistent practicum processes while maintaining strong relationships with healthcare partners.
Contribute to CCA Program quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Legal Status
Eligibility to work in Canada
Clear background or criminal record check
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current registration and good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) – required.
Minimum six (6) years of professional nursing experience – required.
Experience in continuing care, long-term care, home care, community care, acute care, or a related healthcare environment.
Strong knowledge of resident/client safety, person-centred care, professionalism, and healthcare standards.
Experience and Knowledge
Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple student cohorts and practicum schedules.
Experience in the continuing care sector.
Experience coordinating clinical placements, practicums, or student rotations.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or precepting healthcare students.
Previous post-secondary or private career college experience.
Experience developing healthcare or community partnerships.
Strong Microsoft Office, spreadsheet, and database management skills.
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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