Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Lab Practice Education Coordinator
Posting Number 00568F
Location Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range $69,753-$111,776 (based on full-time workload; salary pro-
rated with part-time workload); Placement on the faculty salary scale is
based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in
accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Position Type Faculty - Coordinator
Posting Type Internal
Regular/Temporary Limited Term
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 02/09/2024
End Date 08/31/2025
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Work Arrangements
This is a limited term Faculty Coordinator position with 7 sections of
release. This position is limited term but may be extended. Position is at
Coquitlam Campus. While preparatory work may be completed remotely the
individual in this position is expected to attend at Coquitlam Campus on a
regular basis.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
This position is in the Health Sciences Faculty and is responsible for the
pedagogical and operational development of student lab learning for Health
Sciences programs. This position is responsible for assessing, developing,
implementing and evaluating current experiential learning pedagogy with an
emphasis on lab education. The individual in this position works
collaboratively with the Experiential Learning Specialists, the Manager of
Experiential Learning Operations, and Health Sciences faculty to provide
excellence in a student-centered experiential learning experience,
specifically related to lab practice development, preparation, and
implementation. The person in this position is aware of issues relating to
equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the Indigenous perspective.
The faculty member in this position is responsible for coordinating and
facilitating lab activities (and any other activities that may evolve) with
the Experiential Learning Specialists and the lab faculty, to enhance the
delivery of lab sessions and provide assessment for students in Health Science
programs. This faculty member is/has:
the responsibility to seek collegial decisions
the authority to act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending
collegial resolution of the issue
responsible for maintaining currency and develops advanced expertise
related to the education of students in acquiring experiential skills
Responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Works collaboratively with the Experiential Learning Specialists in the
Health Sciences Simulation Centre to ensure all labs are prepared and set
up effectively
Coordinates with and assists Health Sciences faculty and staff in
developing and coordinating lab skills practice
Develops and coordinates policies, procedures, and practices used for lab
skill development
Stays current with the literature, research, and best practices for lab
practice and education, including the application of deliberate practice
Identifies and incorporates emerging trends in lab practice, education and
best practices
Plans orientation and learning activities and practices related to lab
skills development
Completes all planning and development responsibilities in a timely and
effective manner
OPERATIONS AND LIAISON
Develops and implements lab activities and practices, in alignment with
educational outcomes of all Health Science faculty programs
Liaises with Program Coordinators, Health Sciences Experiential
Coordinator, BSN Director and Manager Experiential Learning Operations to
assess on a term or annual basis the education and operational
requirements for enhanced experiential learning related to lab activities
and practices for Health Sciences program students
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to provide expertise
related to lab skills development
Develops and maintains effective communication strategies for
communicating information to designated program faculty and liaisons
Engages in team building and interprofessional activities in developing
lab skills and practices for student learning
Works as the operational and communications link between Health Science
Departments and internal and external stakeholders in relation to lab
preparation and practices
Ensures current literature and research on lab practice, education and
best practices is relayed to the Faculty of Health Sciences faculty, staff
and administration in a timely and effective manner
Implements appropriate processes and procedures in relation to issues and
trends impacting educational resources and lab activities and practices
Completes all operational and liaison responsibilities in a timely and
effective manner
Attends HS Council, Interactive Learning and Collaboration Committee and
other ad hoc meetings relevant to the role
Provides relief and assistance in operational matters to the Experiential
Learning Facilitator and Development Coordinator, the Experiential
Learning Coordinator and the Manager, Experiential Learning Operations
EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Develops quality assurance procedures to ensure that lab activities and
practices meet program and course outcomes
Implements scholarly and evaluation activities relating to lab activities
and practices outcomes
Establishes and implements quality assurance mechanisms for lab practices
Proposes and participates in scholarly activities related to experiential
learning, including lab education as appropriate
Represents designated Health Science programs on external stakeholder
committees related to lab education as appropriate
Assist faculty in supervising and evaluating skill acquisition for
students in the scheduled laboratory or simulated settings
In conjunction with relevant stakeholders, designs evaluative processes
that measure outcomes related to lab education and skill acquisition by
students
Provides relief and assistance in evaluation and quality assurance matters
to the Experiential Learning Facilitator and Development Coordinator and
the Experiential Learning Coordinator
Assists the Manager, Experiential Learning Operations with Accreditation
planning
Other Related Duties
Maintains currency in knowledge, skills, and abilities related to
experiential learning (e.g., lab and simulation)
Provides education and training as needed to the Experiential Learning
Specialists and Health Sciences faculty on healthcare policies and
procedures related to student learning to ensure labs are prepared and set
up efficiently
Provide training on any new equipment to ensure the Experiential Learning
Specialists are current in best practices for student learning
Performs other related duties as required
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing/Education or
related field and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing. PhD
or earned doctorate preferred.
Current practicing registration in good standing as a registered nurse or
psychiatric nurse
Completed or is willing to complete Simulation Canada Keystones Apex in
Simulation-Based Education or CASN Simulation Certification Program
(within 2 years) and CHSE credential (within 3 years) from an
accredited/recognized experiential/simulation body.
Minimum three years of recent experience in nursing practice with
knowledge of diverse health care systems and organizations
Minimum three years of recent post-secondary teaching experience in a
clinical-based health professional program, BSN, PNUR or Health Care
Assistant required.
Minimum three years of recent experience in nursing education in theory,
lab and clinical education with an understanding of the educational
experiences of undergraduate students
Demonstrated ability to plan, operationalize, and evaluate evidence-based
best practices in experiential learning, with an emphasis on lab and
simulation education
Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively apply relevant
educational and administrative policies and collective agreement
provisions, if required
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and contribute effectively to a
professional team
Demonstrated ability to provide lab and simulation-based instruction for
the Experiential Learning Specialists and faculty, such as preparing
simulation set up, teaching simulation, pre-briefing and debriefing
workshops
Expertise in skills and competencies related to BSN, PNUR, or HCA programs
with an emphasis on skills required for entry-level practice in those
professions/careers.
Awareness or ability to develop expertise in universal design for
learning.
Demonstrated ability to assess program needs, set priorities and
independently develop work plans based on an assessment of needs.
Demonstrated ability and resilience in managing ambiguity and change.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of computer and web-based software,
including simulation-based software, Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Knowledge of health sciences professional programs offered in Health
Sciences at Douglas College.
Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and networking skills,
including teamwork, conflict management and resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to develop solutions-oriented approaches to complex
situations.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a timely
and effective manner.
Demonstrated self-direction, motivation, initiative and creativity.
Demonstrated advocacy and commitment to the development of entry-level
graduates in health sciences programs.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the
context of education and health professions practice.
Represent the values and mission of Health Sciences at Douglas College.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 01/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include a covering letter that indicates how your experience and
qualifications match the criteria match the qualifications for the position.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11722
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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