1. IDENTIFICATION
Position No. Job Title Supervisor’s Position
70-13474 Pre-Nursing Instructor, Nursing & Health Science Programs
Program Manager, Nursing and Health Sciences Programs, 70-1816
Department Division/Region Community Location
NAC Nunatta Campus Iqaluit 235
Freebalance Coding: 03300 011 111 0302001 04
2. PURPOSE
Main reason why the position exists, within what context and what the overall end result is.
Under the direction of the Manager of Nursing and Health Sciences Programs, the incumbent will be responsible for the instruction of courses in the Pre Nursing program, and other programs in the Nursing and Health Science Programs of Nunavut Arctic College, or in other divisions.
3. SCOPE
Describe the impact the position has on the area in which it works, or if it impacts other departments, the government as a whole, or the public directly or indirectly. How does the position impact those groups/individuals, the organization and/or budgets? What is the magnitude of that impact?
Purpose of the Programs
The Pre Nursing program provides access to the Baccalaureate Nursing Degree or the Practical Nursing Diploma programs. The program is designed to provide access to those who do not meet the regular university or program entrance requirements. Students in the Pre Nursing program will be considered students of the Nursing Program.
In response to a health care system based on the principles of primary health care, the Bachelor of
Science in Arctic Nursing Program, delivered by Nunavut Arctic College in partnership with a
Canadian University School of Nursing, will prepare Nunavummiut to become Registered Nurses and write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam.
Graduates will be prepared to work in partnerships with individuals, families, groups and communities to provide culturally relevant primary health care to the people of Nunavut.
Graduates will also be prepared to promote, maintain and strengthen health, as well as to provide competent care to persons experiencing illness.
The Diploma in Practical Nursing will prepare graduates to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (not offered currently).
Other Health Science programs may be offered when requested by the Department of Health and the Pre Nursing will provide a solid academic foundation, when needed.
Outcomes
The Pre Nursing program prepares successful students with a solid academic basis for a future career in nursing as Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and other Health Science programs such as but not limited to, Maternity Care Worker Certificate, Midwifery Diploma in Nunavut.
Summary of Programs
The Pre Nursing program is 10 months in length, delivered over 3 semesters. The program provides a solid academic foundation and prepares successful students for a future education in nursing as Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon completion of the program, the students will strengthen their Inuit cultural and language heritage, apply IQ principles in the focus of their career, enter the BScN and diploma in Practical Nursing programs academically prepared, practice effectively as a Health Team Worker in Nunavut Health Care System and participate in Lifelong Learning.
The Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing is a four year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing, with a focus on nursing in the Arctic. The degree is awarded by a Canadian University. Presently the degree is awarded by the senate of Dalhousie University. The curriculum is designed to enable graduates to meet the standards of nursing practice in Canada and be eligible for registration/licensing in Nunavut.
The Diploma in the Practical Nursing Program is a two year program leading to licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nunavut. The Diploma is awarded by Nunavut Arctic College.
Other Health Science Programs such as Maternity Care Worker, Midwifery Diploma, but not limited to, may be offered when requested by the Department of Health.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position. List the responsibilities that have the greatest impact on the organization first and describe them in a way that answers why the duties of the position are being performed. For a supervisory or management position, indicate the subordinate position(s) through which objectives are accomplished.
Develops and delivers classroom instruction and ensures that student needs and college program criteria are met by:
Preparing lesson plans, objectives and outlines
Delivering lessons using a variety of instructional strategies
Recommending and participating in new curriculum and curriculum revisions
Identifying additional learning tasks/objectives
Searching, reviewing, and recommending resource materials to implement or enhance the program or courses
Preparing hand-outs that are developed at the students reading level
Assuring that training materials are consistent with latest and most current theories and knowledge
Providing opportunities for student evaluation of course content and instructional quality
Maintaining a record of all course outlines and materials used in course/program delivery
Working closely with guest lecturers or contractors to help prepare them for delivery of the course
Developing and administering materials for student evaluation
Monitoring and advising students in the program
Ensuring instruction meets the professional standards of the College, and entrance requirements of the Canadian University partner.
Helping individuals to recognise and understand personal needs, values, problems, alternatives and goals
guidance regarding time management study skills
Making recommendations to Nursing and Health Sciences Manager regarding improvements and ongoing development and enhancement of the program
Fulfilling supplementary duties related to overall program delivery (i.e.) student admission interviews as assigned by the Nursing and Health Sciences Manager
Maintaining inventory of classroom hardware and software
Participates in learning/training for programming and maintaining health simulators when required
Ensuring equipment is in working order by doing minor or preventative maintenance and submitting work orders for repair
Maintaining security and safety of the assigned instructional area
Recruitment of potential students
Travelling to other communities for course delivery and related purposes when required
Delivering courses outside the (traditional) 8:30 to 17:00 time period when necessary.
Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and skills by:
Attending professional conferences, workshops, and seminars
Keeping current with professional literature
Collaborating with other instructors, especially those in the Nunavut Nursing and Health Science Programs
Participating in online courses.
Addressing Student needs:
Encouraging student assessments of their own progress
Develop and maintain goal centred progress plans for students when required.
Assisting students with recognising and understanding personal needs, values, problems, alternatives and goals.
Developing and participating in course outcomes.
Providing dedicated office hours to give assistance to students outside the formal classroom (i.e. tutoring assistance with all papers/essays, projects, assisting prior to examinations if needed).
Referring students to counselling or tutoring services for help in addition if required (i.e. personal issues, scholarly writing, and time management skills).
Maintaining security and safety of the assigned instructional area.
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Describe the level of knowledge, experience and abilities that are required for satisfactory job performance. Knowledge identifies the acquired information or concepts that relate to a specific discipline. Skills describe acquired measurable behaviours and may cover manual aspects required to do a job. Abilities describe natural talents or developed proficiencies required to do the job.
These requirements are in reference to the job, not the incumbent performing the job.
Incumbent must be Qualified High School teacher. A Master’s Degree is preferred with credits in (Maths, Chemistry, Biology) Science. The incumbent will have experience in working and teaching in cross-cultural situations and specific knowledge of adult instructional skills.
Knowledge of the health care system and/ or nursing would be an asset.
6. WORKING CONDITIONS
List the unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent. Express frequency, duration and intensity of each occurrence in measurable time (e.g. every day, two or three times a week, 5 hours a day).
Indicate the nature of physical demands and the frequency and duration of occurrences leading to physical fatigue.
Nature Frequency Duration Intensity
Laboratory Classes –hours may be outside traditional 8:30 -17:00 hrs when assigned by Manager of Nursing and Health Sciences
Exposure to chemicals
Working with laboratory equipment Computer Use – Terminal
Exposure to infectious agents Travel
Routinely present at workplace 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Infrequent Regular 6-12 weeks per term High Moderate Moderate Low Moderate Low Low
Physical Demands
Indicate the nature of physical demands and the frequency and duration of occurrences leading to physical fatigue or physical stress.
The incumbent will work in the facilities of Nunatta Campus.
Classroom instruction may cause fatigue for some people.
Environmental Conditions
Indicate the nature of adverse environmental conditions to which the jobholder is exposed, and the frequency and duration of exposures. Include conditions that increase the risk of accident, ill health, or physical discomfort.
Exposure to chemicals may occur during course delivery and laboratory experiences. Preparation of teaching materials and teaching require the use of computer and exposure to the terminal.
Frequency Duration Intensity
Exposure to chemicals, etc. while teaching labs. Computer Use – Terminal
Intermittent
Intermittent
1 hour per week
2-3 hours per day
Moderate
Low
Sensory Demands
The incumbent must respond to the demands of classroom and laboratory instruction.
Mental Demands
Indicate conditions within the job that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue that would increase the risk of such things as tension or anxiety.
The nature of course material will require extra classes and tutoring.
Decisions that result in student failure or withdrawal from the program can be stressful.
High levels of stress may be encountered in attempting to manage time efficiently among instructing, tutoring and counselling of students.
The complexities of operating in a bilingual/bicultural setting may result in some mental stress
Frequency Duration Intensity Stressful demands Intermittent For the term of
employment
7. CERTIFICATION
__________________________________________ Employee Signature Printed Name Supervisor Title Supervisor Signature Date: DateI certify that I have read and understand the responsibilities assigned to this position.
I certify that this job description is an accurate description of the responsibilities assigned to the position.
Deputy Head Signature
Date
I approve the delegation of the responsibilities outlined herein within the context of the attached organizational structure.
