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Academic Posting: School of Nursing

Posted by School of Nursing on November 29, 2013 in Job Postings

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
School of Nursing

Academic Posting for Winter Position

March 17 - May 8, 2014

ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Thursday, November 28, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 4240.06 Nursing Practice IV Internship IV during the Winter Term, 2014. Responsibilities will include supervision of clinical groups in the Undergraduate Program prior to graduation. In addition the successful applicant will be responsible to coordinate clinical placement activities across the undergraduate program. In conjunction with administrative support staff and the Assistant and Associate Director of Undergraduate programs the successful candidate will focus on partnerships with clinical agencies, liaison with faculty and students and coordination of clinical placements.

This course focus within this role is that of the internship prior to graduation provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply knowledge and processes within the domains of nursing practice. Students integrate leadership knowledge and behaviors within social healthcare systems. Collaboration and advocacy with clients, other healthcare professionals and peers are emphasized. The administrative focus is on placements across the program.

Clinicals are scheduled from March 17 - May 8, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Director, School of Nursing and, collaborates with Dr. Mary van Soeren, Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca<mailto:Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca> (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, HÂþ»­ University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. HÂþ»­ University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.