Clinical Nursing Practica Coach - North Battleford

Clinical Nursing Practica Coach - North Battleford

Position Summary:

The Faculty of Nursing invites applications for clinical nursing practica coaches. Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses with recent clinical experience across multiple care areas are encouraged to apply. The position encompasses the instruction, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of nursing students in various clinical, community, and lab/seminar settings throughout years 1‑4 of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program.

Responsibilities vary according to the practice education setting and the course assigned. Successful applicants will be required to abide by the policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines of the University of Regina and the various agencies/settings where the clinical/seminar/lab or community work occurs.

• Instruction, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of nursing students in clinical, community, and lab/seminar settings.
• Determine students’ clinical assignments and evaluate student progress.
• Support students within the agency during research time and during clinical instruction.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and reliability; provide constructive feedback to support learner progression.
• Implement low, medium, and high fidelity simulation, virtual reality, and inter‑professional teaching/learning events.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with teaching teams and interdisciplinary partners in the clinical setting.
• Participate in SCBScN program activities and academic events.
• Travel may be required for clinical placements.

• Practicing membership in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) and/or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS).
• CPR BLS Provider or BLS (HCP) current within two years.
• TLR current within three years.
• Mask fit testing current within three years.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of recent and relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Application of theory, practices, and principles of adult education.
• Facilitation and interaction in small groups by leading, modelling, and teaching.

No specific physical demands listed; standard duties apply.

Pay Grade:
Practica Coach – Rates Salary Range $64.01 per hour.

Status:
Term /

Work Hours:

Hours and days of the week vary per course and may be subject to change due to various factors, including pandemic considerations. Stipend includes course meetings and vacation pay.

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.