Instructor - Continuing Care Assistant Program, Saskatoon Campus

Posting Status
Open
This is for a 1.0 FTE, ongoing faculty position in the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program based at Saskatoon Campus.

Faculty teach in a variety of settings within the CCA program including classroom/theory (in-person & online), lab/simulation facilitation, and instruction of students in various clinical practice education settings. Some travel may be required.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties

Job Duties
1. Participate in organizing and teaching the Continuing Care Assistant Program .
2. Provide ongoing evaluation and support of students.
3. Assist with coordination and supervision of mid and final practicums.
4. Prepare and submit evaluative program feedback.
5. Participate in ongoing curriculum development.
6. Develop ongoing community linkage/networking.
7. Travel is required.
8. Some weekend and evening work required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
1. Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a Degree in Nursing or Education or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Current registration with CRNS or RPNAS.
3. Minimum two years of relevant experience in geriatric care (i.e. Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, Home Care, Community Care or Acute Care Medical Units).
4. Effective instructional ability.
5. Effective interpersonal skills.
6. Effective communication (oral and written) skills.
7. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
8. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
+. Demonstrates valuing diversity.