Clinical Nursing Instructor NURS 4L04 Winter D3 – Nursing Foundations: Care of Persons with Chronic Health Concerns

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.Post End Date:January 8, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-4 (Employee Group)Job Title: Clinical Nursing InstructorCourse:NURS 4L04 – Nursing Foundations: Care of Persons with Chronic Health Concerns - Hospital Inpatient Medical Unit (1 position)Department: NursingTerm of Appointment:Contracts for this course are for 18 completed shifts, which include clinical time, preparation time, and may include a virtual post-conference component. Clinical Dates: Thursdays and FridaysClinical Site: St. Catharines Site 4A - Medical RespirologyNominal Hours: 324Wage Rate: $$ per hour**The wage rate isdeterminedby seniority as outlined in Article 16 and Appendix B of the CUPE 4207-Unit 4 collective agreement.Duties: Reporting to the Chair/Assistant Chair-Clinical, Department of Nursing, the Clinical Nursing Instructor is responsibleto:Prepare for and supervise students in a clinical setting for the experiential componentof the course. Collaborate with the course instructorand lab coordinator to ensure student activities are aligned with the course syllabus and learning objectives.Prepare patient assignments before students’ arrival on theunit(for hospital placements) carefully considering each student’sexperience level and capabilities and course learning objectives.Review the student’spreparation and plan for their clinical activities with attention and integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care teamor agency.Model patient-centered care. Familiarize students with the relevant policies and protocols in the clinical setting with emphasis on any health & safety requirements. Provide ongoing verbal feedback to students andmaintain a professional relationship with all learners.Assess journal reflections, and learning plans, and provide constructive feedback to all assignments designated as the responsibility of the Clinical Nursing Instructor in the syllabus.Complete regular, comprehensive anecdotal notes regarding student progress and advise the course professor immediately of serious or ongoing student concerns.Identify gaps and facilitatethe development and implementation of student plans in partnership with the course instructor as required.Facilitate student meetings / post-clinical conferences,and coordinateappropriate resources (, multi-media).Foster discussion and reflection to enhance a positive and respectful learningenvironment.Adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards and legislation. QualificationsSuccessful completion of a BScN; Master’s degree preferred;Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience as a nurse;Clinical work experience in inpatient medical nursing within the last 10 years and/ or clinical teaching experience in inpatient medical nursing within the last 10 years;Previous experience as a preceptor or with clinical instruction would be an asset;Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion;Ability to address concerns and manage difficult situations, and to identify and act upon emergency situations;Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills;Ability to meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements.Note: Successful applicants are expected to supervise all scheduled/rescheduled clinical dates for the course they accept. This ensures consistency and improves the clinical experience for our students. Conflicts with another employer or vacation requests will generally not be approved.