Term Clinical Assistant Winter Term 1

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Nursing, Level B Job Title Term Clinical Assistant Winter Term 1 Department UBCO | Clinical Teaching | Willson | School of Nursing | Faculty of Health and Social Development Compensation Range $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date October 8, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 5, 2025 The salary range for these positions at 1.0FTE is $6747.50 - $8091.58 (midpoint) - 9701.42. These positions will have a pro-rated salary to 0.66FTE At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing is seeking two term clinical assistants to teach NRSG_O 337: Nursing Practice in Surgical Settings at Kelowna General Hospital in Winter Term 1, from October 21st to December 5th 2025, on either Tuesdays and Wednesdays or Thursdays and Fridays from 0700-1500. The NRSG_O 337 practice course develops advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities for evidence-informed patient care with adults experiencing episodic and chronic health challenges. Clinical placements take place on acute surgical inpatient units with groups of 6 students. This position will be a 0.66 FTE for the duration of the semester. Applications will consist of: A letter of application An up-to-date resume outlining nursing clinical practice and any teaching experience Organizational Status The UBC Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares graduates to practice nursing within a variety of contexts and with diverse client populations. More information about the School of Nursing can be found at the UBCO School of Nursing website. Responsibilities Works within a team of others who are teaching at the same level in the program. Participates in review labs. Initiates and maintains contact where assigned and orients self to the setting as per Interior Health Policy and the School of Nursing expectation. Collaborate as necessary with the agency personnel to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals. Collaborates as necessary to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals. Consults with Team Leader and Assistant Director when student performance is of concern. Work Performed Practice supervision of nursing students in clinical practice setting. Attend orientation workshops. Attend planning meetings prior to the start of the contract/term. Attend team meetings as scheduled and participate in minute taking on a rotational basis. Attend Term End Review Meeting. Become familiar with the School of Nursing Policies. Schedule specific practice learning experiences for assigned students. Prepare patient assignments and inform students of their assignments according to the course expectations. Be present during the entire student practice time and supervise students throughout their time at the agency. Maintain a daily anecdotal record of each student’s performance and provide feedback as outlined in Practice Policies. Engage in student journal dialogue. Grade and provide feedback on practice-related written assignments. Complete the student evaluation process at the end of term. Participate in Review Labs/SIM during and at the end of the practice term. Provide written feedback to the team regarding the practice environment at the end of the term. Provide mentoring to new practice teachers at the beginning of the term. Attend grade appeals even if these appeals take place following contract completion. Regularly check UBC Okanagan School of Nursing e-mails (at least three times weekly). Submit mileage and parking reimbursement claims on a monthly basis. Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Offer formative as well as summative evaluative feedback verbally, through the written journal, and in the form of written evaluation. Seek guidance regarding student performance concerns only from the Team Leader or the Assistant Director and collaborate with them to provide the student with constructive feedback and options for progress in the program. Be willing to give negative feedback to the student if indicated. Inappropriate judgment or unwillingness to provide constructive feedback may harm the student’s progress in the program and/or result in unsafe practice in subsequent practice placements. Supervision Received Initially, mentorship will be provided by an experienced faculty member. The Team Leader is available for consultation at any time. The Associate Director is also available for consultation regarding policy and its application as well as regarding student performance and the provision of feedback. Supervision Given It is expected that experienced clinical assistants will provide mentoring to new practice teachers as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications - Undergraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNM, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Preferred Qualifications - Clinical experience in acute care surgery. Previous teaching or student supervision experience is an asset. Note: The formatted description preserves the original content but removes unsupported HTML elements (e.g., anchors) and enhances structure with proper headings and lists, using only allowed tags. #J-18808-Ljbffr