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October 9, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-4 (Employee Group)
Job Title: Clinical Nursing Instructor
Course:NURS 4L04 – Nursing Foundations: Care of Persons with Chronic Health Concerns - Hospital Inpatient Medical Unit (2 positions)
Term 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 days will consist of two days between Thursday and Sunday, based on clinical site availability.
Wage Rate: $43.26-$49.95 per hour*
*The wage rate isdeterminedby seniority as outlined in Article 16 and Appendix B of the CUPE 4207-Unit 4 collective agreement.
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 students.Mark 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 (e.g., multi-media).Foster discussion and reflection to enhance a positive and respectful learningenvironment.
Adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards and legislation.
Successful 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.
Please apply with a current resume and cover letter. Members with seniority can include the seniority date on the application questionnaire.
Candidates will be required to attest they are a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing and include their registration number.
Applicants will be asked to confirm they meet the clinical site occupational and immunization requirements.
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We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.Please contact [email protected]if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
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