Instructor, Indigenous Practical Nurse; IPN

Position: Instructor, Indigenous Practical Nurse (IPN)
Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post‑secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future.

You can contribute to that success while building your career.

The Indigenous Practical Nursing (IPN) program is a full time two year diploma program. The program will prepare students to become a culturally responsive and professional care provider- with an understanding of western and Indigenous approaches to health and wellness. Classroom, technologically enhanced lab, and practicum activities will help students to develop the skills needed to make a positive difference in the health and well‑being of both Indigenous and non‑Indigenous populations.

Nature and Scope
Instructors report directly to their applicable Dean/Program Head and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists during consultation hours.

General Accountability
As the educational leader in the classroom, Instructors will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. Working collaboratively as a team of educational professionals, Instructors will demonstrate a strong commitment to create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment at SIIT.

Specific Accountabilities
Instructors are required to keep current with developments in their subject area, instructional resources and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to suit the individual needs of their students. The incumbent will be required to plan, organize and implement instructional activities which create a learning environment that guides and provides the greatest opportunity for student success. These include the following broad areas of accountability:

Instruction and Administration

Prepare lesson plans and appropriate delivery methods planning documents for course delivery

Select, design, update and create course related materials including student assessment records, and attendance records

Maintain program equipment, laboratory facilities and materials to ensure a safe and organized work environment where applicable

Incorporate current technology advancements within instruction and administration where applicable

Use appropriate methods of instruction, modeling, and mentoring to facilitate student learning

Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames

Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures and such instruments

Seek professional development opportunities to keep current and relevant in applicable teaching areas, educational standards, industry trends, and best practices

Ensure that instruction design and delivery supports the approved objectives of the program

Contribute to SIIT's strategic effectiveness by representing and participating on internal and external committees as required

Maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program

Student Success

Guide and retain students with respect to academic progress and subject matters and assist them in obtaining appropriate counseling for personal and non‑academic concerns

Make recommendations as necessary to Learning Services and/or Program Head to assist them in obtaining personal support for academic/non‑academic concerns

Create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment that provides the opportunity for meaningful learning

In collaboration with the Program Head, organize, supervise and/or monitor practicums

Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety…