Nursing Practice Educator - Full Time
Nursing Practice Educator - Full Time
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The Department of Nursing in the School of Nursing atCape Breton Universityinvites applications for a fulltime continuing position at the rank of Nursing Practice Educator.
One of Canadas youngest and most ambitious universities CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts science and professional programs and a unique commitment to community economic development aboriginal learning and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students CBUs vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction facultystudent interaction and employability.
CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape vibrant culture and welcoming communities on Canadas stunning east coast CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBUs position in postsecondary education.
The successful candidate will become a member of a progressive energetic school. The Nursing Practice Educator (NPE) is a valued position within the Department of Nursing. NPEs work closely with nursing students taking a leading role in nursing practice education supervision and evaluation of nursing students in acute care long term care and/or community agencies as well as oncampus nursing laboratory instruction and evaluation.
Successful candidates will have:
- a Masters degree in Nursing or other health related discipline;
- a minimum of five years of nursing practice experience;
- an active practicing RN license with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (or be eligible for) prior to commencement of this position;
- completion of preclinical requisites such as immunizationCPR Criminal Records check to become eligible to interact in clinical settings; and
- experience teaching mentoring and/or preceptoring nursing students would be an asset.
If there are no applicants possessing a masters degree in nursing or a healthrelated discipline those currently enrolled in a Masters degree program will be considered.
Clinical supervision occurs throughout Nova Scotia at various facilities and within numerous organizations. Applicants must submit clinical requisites such as a NSCN license and placement requirements (i.e. CPR criminal records check occupational health documents such as immunizations) upon hiring.
CBU teaches programs on campus off campus in locations across and outside of Canada and online.The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload.While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations will be noted as part of your application.
Applications for the successful candidate will include:
- an cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
- an complete CV
- an list of least three references.
- Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.
Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.
Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff our faculty and its scholarship including but not limited to women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
CBU is committed to Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to selfidentity if they are part of a marginalised community or have experience working with Indigenous communities.
If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.
Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney NS B1M 1A2
Other details
- Job FamilyCBUFA Faculty
- Pay TypeSalary
- Job Start DateThursday May 1 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
