Bachelor of Science, Nursing Instructor

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing Instructor - Part Time - Rocky Mountain House**Faculty/Instructor Profile**

**Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic**:

- Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
- Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
- Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

**Role Description**
- As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
- **Teaching**
- The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.
- **Student Success**
- The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.
- **Professional Development**
- The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.
- **Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits**
- The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.
- **Community Contributions**
- The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.
- **For More Information**:

- **Faculty Profile**

**Position Responsibilities**NURS**
**364**:Rural Acute Care Clinical
- Students are placed on maternity and rural/acute units. The shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays (days and evenings). Clinical groups are up to 8 students.
- **Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays (days and evenings)**. Clinical groups are up to 8 students.
- **Location**: Rocky Mountain House
- Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
- Teaching students in clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery.
- Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment.
- Preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material.
- Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work.
- Providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and assistance to students.
- Participating in School and Polytechnic-wide initiatives and/or committees.
- Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP, which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy.
- Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Current registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
- Recent clinical / practical experience
- Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Passion for teaching, ability to inspire students, and commitment to student learning and success
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of team environments
- Proven commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment
- Proven commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
- Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support Provider or Recertification Certificate (HSF-BLS Provider)
- Driver’s License
- Police Information Check
- Current immunizations as per RDP and clinical site requirements
- Current It’s Your Move Certification

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Relevant Master’s Degree or Master’s Degree in progress preferred

**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- Commensurate with education and experience.**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- Part-time instructors receive an additional 14% of the gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.**About Red Deer Polytechnic**

**Red Deer Polytechnic** has been a pivotal part of central Alberta for nearly six decades. Since our story began as Red Deer College in 1964, we have proudly served our learners and communities. Now, with our new designation as Red Deer Polytechnic, the institution continues to grow across its breadth of credentials, programs and collaborative opportunities. Looking to our exciting future, Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking highly qualified, committed faculty and staff to be part of the team of employees who will help u