Clinical Instructor (Northeastern Ontario)

Position Summary Clinical Instructor – Temporary, Sessional position at Thunder Bay Campus, reporting to the Manager, Healthcare programs. Duties - Serve as a professional role model in demonstrating competent nursing practice. - Follow the guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Develop rapport with clinical agencies and nursing units. - Participate in regularly scheduled clinical orientation workshops and instructor meetings. - Support and contribute to the Practical Nursing, PSW, and/or standalone BScN curriculum. - Prepare relevant, safe, and curriculum‑appropriate clinical patient assignments. - Engage student learning in the clinical setting. - Evaluate student progress and achievement during and following clinical practice and provide timely constructive feedback. - Conduct innovative pre‑clinical and post‑clinical conferences to shape an overall learning experience. - Evaluate written work following clinical practice. - Complete drug calculation testing with students. - Actively contribute to and evaluate the success of a diverse learner population. - Apply nursing process, provincial legislation, guidelines, and qualified standards to all aspects of clinical nursing education. - Provide a learning environment that uses varied teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles. - Submit availability to the Manager, Healthcare programs, on a semester‑by‑semester basis. - Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Job Requirements - PN Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution; RN designation required for clinical instruction with PN, PSW, and BScN students (RPNs considered for PN and PSW placements). - Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Membership in a nursing professional organization in Ontario, including the Legal Assistance Program or malpractice insurance. - Recent and relevant clinical experience in acute medicine, general surgery, complex chronic care, rehabilitation, long‑term care, pediatrics, obstetrics, and/or mental health. - Minimum of five years of active full‑time nursing experience. - Clinical teaching experience at the college or university level, working with small groups or in a preceptorship/mentoring program with novice learners. Preferred Candidate Qualifications - Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nursing with a prior diploma in Practical Nursing. - Current specialty certification with the Canadian Nurses Association (CASN). - Experience in using clinical simulation to complement nursing education. - Advanced nursing experience in clinical education, leadership, and management. - Commitment to nursing research, education, scholarship, and other professional activities. - Ability to teach a diverse student population and collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds. - Team‑work ability. - Commitment to lifelong learning evidenced by professional development in clinical simulation, leadership, best practice guideline implementation, eHealth, and wound care. Additional Experience / Assets - Experience with clinical simulation expertise. - Advanced nursing leadership roles. - Nursing education research experience. - Exposure to eHealth implementation. Criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening required prior to commencement of employment. We encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o3su3