Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BScN; Sessional Instructors

Position Summary

The Schoolof Healthand Wellness at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is currently inviting applications for

Sessional(Full-Time/Term-Certain)
Instructorsinthe Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing(BScN) program.

The BScN program is a four-year collaborative degree with the University of Alberta, approved by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. The BScN program provides exceptional opportunities to work closely with students, faculty, and staff in an innovative, supportive environment that promotes creativity, scholarship, and commitment to student success.

All four years of the degree program are taught by RDP faculty. Faculty may be assigned instructional workload that requires travel to urban sites (Red Deer Regional Hospital,long-term care sites, etc.) and rural locations in Central Alberta (Sundre, Olds, Innisfail, Stettler, etc.), in addition to teaching on the RDP campus. Please see the Travel and Reimbursement of Expenses Procedure.

Sessional(Fulltime/Term-Certain):

• Our Sessional Instructors are hired on full-time, term certain contracts.
• This role is ideal for those looking to jump into teaching, build relationships with students and really experience what it feels like to be a nurse educator at RDP.

For more information on becoming a nursing instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, where you’ll enjoy flexible and rewarding work as part of a supportive team, helping to shapethe future of nursing:

• Watchourvideo:
  Red Deer Polytechnic |Nursing Instructors
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  The Benefits of Beinga Nursing Instructor
• Explore Faculty Profile |Red Deer Polytechnic at RDPformoredetails.

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Underthedirectionofthe Associate DeanofBScN,the successful candidatewillhave thefollowingkeyresponsibilities:

• Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery.
• Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment which includes preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material
• Marking,grading,andevaluationofstudentwork
• Traveltourbanandruralsitesforclinicalinstruction
• Providingongoingfeedback, guidance,and assistance to students
• Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum development & review, project work, and scholarly activity
• Participating in Schooland Polytechnic -wideinitiativesand/orcommittees
• Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy
• Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

Instructors will uphold professional responsibilities and demonstrate RDP organizational values by adhering to related policies and practices. They will be supported through comprehensive onboarding experience, additional training from the Centre for Teaching& Learning, and mentorship through the Nursing Faculty Navigator program, designed tohelp transition from clinicians to educators.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Registered Nursesof Alberta (CRNA)
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider or Recertification Certificate, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Current Immunization Program—Faculty asperRDPrequirements
• Respiratory Fit Testing
• Valid Driver’sLicense
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check policy.

• Recent clinical,acutecare,orpracticalexperience in an acute care environment
• Experienceteachingpost-secondarystudentsthroughinpersonoronlineformats

Salary: Commensuratewitheducation and experience.