Program Head - Practical Nursing

• Student Affairs
• Program Leadership

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P17451 Posting Title Program Head - Practical Nursing (Prince Albert) Classification Program Head Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus Other Location(s) Building Prince Albert Campus, Technical Building Other Building Date Posted 08/13/2026 Closing Date 09/03/2026 JIQ # Start Date 09/07/2026 End Date Open Until Filled No Ongoing Yes Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 7.25 hours per day, 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year) Salary Range As per Academic Salary Grid Temporary Market Stipend $10,000 to $14,000 annually (Masters prepared dependent) Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 day profile

Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030. In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments.

Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.

Job Duties /Qualifications,

Skills and Abilities

(QSA)

The program head provides academic and first point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through quality education and training delivery.

Based in Prince Albert, the program head reports to the academic chair, School of Nursing. It may be necessary for the program head to travel for program and administrative responsibilities including participation in inter-site committees. The School of Nursing provides Practical Nursing diplomas/certificates. The Practical Nursing program offers general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods.

The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. This will include coordinating between the program and external stakeholders such as industry, accrediting agencies, other educational institutions and business sectors or government as they relate to programming needs. The program head will assist in developing and monitoring the program’s financial resources and recommending efficiencies as required.

The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level, is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring. This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues. The program head will participate in staff recruitment/selection, orientation, and coaching and mentoring staff for their program areas.

Of particular focus will be supporting teaching staff to model excellence using Saskatchewan Polytechnic Instructor Competencies. The program head in collaboration with the Academic Chair, will facilitate assessment of faculty.