Status:
Internal
Location:
To Be Determined
Competition #:
NLC-2041
Open To:
Internal Applicants
Date Posted:
May 11th, 2023
Closing Date:
May 18th, 2023 - 11:59pm
Job Start Date:
June 1st, 2023
Compensation Rate:
$63,504 to $97,536 per year
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Additional Information:
For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Northern Lakes College has the following full-time position available:
Coordinator, Health Programs
Reference #NLC-2041
Salary Range: $63,504 to $97,536 per year
June 1, 2023 to ongoing
Location: To be determined
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse;
- Graduate degree considered an asset.
- Minimum five-years recent related work experience in a clinical setting and demonstrated competence in the occupational/subject area;
- Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta;
- Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Willingness to travel;
- Online teaching experience is preferred.
Successful candidate must provide a Criminal Record Check and valid class 5 drivers license to Human Resources prior to commencement.
For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers. Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2041 to:
Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
Alternatively, fax resume to 780 849-5881.
Closing Date: May 18 2023
Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Position Description
Title: Coordinator, Health Programs
Major Job Function:
This position is primarily coordination of the Practical Nurse program. This may include assisting with coordinating placement requests through HSPnet, as well as the mentoring of faculty and supervision of students during all clinical practicum courses. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the following:
- Facilitating department communications and working as a member of the team
- Communicating and advocating for staff and faculty needs and concerns
- Fostering teaching excellence through mentoring and support of programs, staff and faculty
- Coordinating program clinical activities
- Facilitate the performance management of students
Duties and Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate on and off-site activities:
- co-ordinate program clinical schedules and assist with general program scheduling
- provide guidance, where applicable, to college administrative support staff
- ensure course evaluations are completed
- ensure that appropriate forms are used for applications, withdrawals and registrations
- ensure that schedules and deadlines are followed
- maintain contact list
- prepare internal college documents and submit reports as requested
- participate in discussions on priorities for budget, personnel, equipment, supplies and resources
- update program sections of calendar and program offering plans
- participate in discussions on curriculum review
- participate in accreditation activities
- other duties as assigned
Contribute to College:
- attend and participate in regular staff meetings, NLC general meetings, and other scheduled meetings as appropriate, e.g. HSPnet, Provincial Committees
Act as team member:
- work collaboratively with other staff and faculty on projects
- consult appropriately with supervisors
- be positive and non-confrontational in resolving issues and concerns
- treat colleagues with respect, empathy, understanding, and common courtesy
Assist in promoting College programs:
- project a positive image of the college
- maintain and encourage good public relations
- display a client service attitude
- identify, plan and participate in promotional activities
- assist with the development of promotional materials and activities
- identify and share promotional ideas
Adhere to College values:
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- ensure security of personal student records (e.g. student files, grade records)
- keep student, staff and faculty personal information confidential
- act in accordance with FOIP regulations
- Act in accordance with NLC Mission Statement and Foundation Documents
- read foundation documents
- learn about the communities in the service region
- follow policies established by Northern Lakes College
- Participate in Professional Development
- participate in seminars, workshops and courses
- annually identify learning goals and provide evidence of progress toward achieving goals
Skills/Knowledge:
- Nursing knowledge and skills
- knowledge of adult education principles;
- strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- knowledge of program planning;
- knowledge of the Licensed Practical Nurse Regulations, the Standards of Practice and the Competency Profile;
- knowledge of instructional methods used for clinical based, classroom-based and distributed delivery programs;
- ability to use distance education technology;
- ability to manage projects and co-ordinate project teams;
- ability to effectively and efficiently solve problems;
- administrative skills;
- supervision skills (students); and
- teaching skills.
The Coordinator, Health Programs is evaluated on the ability to exercise problem solving skills on a daily basis and their contribution to the operation of the programs within the department. The Coordinator is responsible for the following:
- program outcomes
- effectiveness of procedures used
- quality of programs – student satisfaction and employment; staff and faculty satisfaction
- timely submission of internal documents
- effective marketing of programs
- active role in co-ordination within and across programs
- active role in the promotion of College and adherence to College values
- timely submission of well-written internal documents
- effective contribution to marketing and representation of programs
- effective employee mentorship
- effective and efficient corporate administrative responsibilities
- appropriate use of college policies, procedures and regulations
- effective inter-department, inter-agency and community liaison
Qualifications:
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Health-related degree or Masters.
- Minimum two-years recent related work experience in clinical setting and demonstrated competence in the occupational/subject area.
- Registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta or College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel.
