Casual Instructor-Health Care Aide

School of Applied Health Sciences

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Plan for and develop materials for instruction in class.
• Carry out instructional duties and deliver instruction in class, lab, and clinical settings.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attitudes, maintaining a facilitative and supportive learning environment.
• Adhere to health and safety, program, and college policies and procedures.
• Adapt the physical environment to establish an effective climate to support learning.
• Provide formative and summative feedback to learners in compliance with college and program policies.
• Provide initial skill demonstrations, supervise skill practice, and assess skills for competency using Health Care Aide curriculum materials.
• Plan, modify, and implement individual educational plans.
• Attend case conferences for students.
• Input grades in PeopleSoft.
• Maintain appropriate program and student records/reports of student progress in classroom, lab and, clinical settings.
• Develop knowledge and skills through participation in courses, workshops, professional meetings, interaction with colleagues, and through independent study of current literature.
• Implement Learning Improvement Plan after consultation with Program Chair or Associate Chair.
• Provide clinical oversight in SL and LTC settings following Clinical Instruction Guide.
• Make initial contact with facility after receiving notification from Chair or Associate Chair prior to students’ first day.
• Arrange student orientation to clinical setting.
• Assign clients to students to meet expected program outcomes.
• Maintain student progress notes throughout clinical.
• Comply with appropriate filing and documentation practices following College policies and provincial legislation.
• Assess students based on the GLOs, SLOs, and Health Care Aide Curriculum for clinical practicum.
• Maintain all required certifications as required for the registration of your professional designation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Designation as an RN (with active registration with CRNA) or LPN (with active registration with CLPNA) with no conditions in Alberta is required.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in clinical nursing or nursing education experience in Canada within the last three years required.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or health related field is preferred.

• Anyone with LPN designation would need 1 year minimum of adult teaching experience required OR completion of a bachelor’s degree in education OR completion of an adult teaching/learning program.
• Three years of full-time experience in clinical nursing preferred.
• In the Health Care Aid program, we ask that you commit to between 2 to 4 weeks full-time to take students out to clinical placements (Monday to Friday rotating days and evenings) at least twice in an academic term. There is a possibility of occasional Saturday and evening shifts.
• Travel is required for clinical/practicum and some instances lab instruction.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring experience in:

• Application of equity, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach individuals at different skill levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain an interactive learning environment with skill practice and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• Ability to evaluate student performance through various academic methods.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to develop different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Passionate about Nursing and teaching technical skills to individuals interested in joining the Health Care industry.
• Previous formal or informal teaching experience is an asset.

Compensation: HCA Lab Course or HCA Clinical Course are 2 to 5-credit courses that are compensated at a course casual rate per credit. An additional percentage is paid in lieu of benefits and vacation. This role falls under the NorQuest College Faculty Association. Please reference the NorQuest College Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined. Hourly: Compensation: This is an hourly casual role, and the pay rate is determined based upon qualifications met. An additional 11.2 percentage is paid in lieu of benefits and vacation. This role falls under the NorQuest College Faculty Association. Please reference the NorQuest College Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We’re on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative – our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people’s self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.