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Position Title Health Sciences Practice Placement Coordinator MHPSW Posting Number 00597F Location Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range $71,846-$115,129 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 09/01/2024 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
The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Practice Education Coordinator for the department of Mental Health & Personal Support Work. This position takes effect September 1, 2024 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has 3 sections of time release available for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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
The faculty member in this position works as part of a team to secure placements for Health Sciences certificate, post-baccalaureate, and baccalaureate programs (Health Care Assistant, Mental Health and Substance Use, Health Information Management, Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Office Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
The faculty member in this position works with the relevant program coordinator/Director to assess placement needs, utilizing current placements systems ( HSP net) and external stakeholder networks to obtain quality placements. The faculty member in this position is jointly responsible with relevant program coordinators/Directors for the evaluation of suitability of the placement for program requirements.
The faculty member in this position has:
• the responsibility to seek collegial decisions
• the authority to act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending collegial resolution of the issue
• the responsibility to implement collegial decisions
Responsibilities
Planning
1. Consults effectively with relevant program coordinators/Directors and or delegates to determine practice education requirements meeting educational and operational program requirements.
2. Identifies new Practice Placement opportunities and evaluates placement concerning program requirements.
3. Identifies trends and issues affecting Practice Placements (policies, procedures, extraordinary situations)
4. In conjunction with program coordinators plans and develops orientation for faculty to placements
Implementation
1. In collaboration with other Practice Placement Coordinators and departmental coordinators establishes and maintains effective Practice Placement relationships.
2. Requests and ensures the acquisition of placements for designated programs using current established processes ( HSP net; stakeholder consultation etc.)
3. Develops and maintains effective communication strategies to inform program coordinators about Practice Placement acquisition and processes
4. Assists programs in assigning faculty and students to acquired Practice Placements
5. Engages in established conflict resolution processes with other post-secondary institutions in relation to Practice Placement settings
6. Acts as the operations and communications link between Health Science programs and Health Authorities or private agencies.
7. Informs programs and implements appropriate processes and procedures related to agency requirements (immunizations, learning modules etc.)
8. Assists programs in review of program requirements to ensure compliance with Health Authority and private agency requirements.
9. Completes responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
10. Assists other Practice Placement Coordinators as required including providing coverage for vacation or leave periods.
Evaluation
1. Develops and implements evaluative procedures to ensure that Practice Placements meet educational outcomes.
2. Participates in scholarly activities as appropriate concerning Practice Placement inquiry pursuits.
3. Represent Health Sciences on internal and external stakeholder committees concerning Practice Placements
Other related duties as required and relevant.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
1. Current RPN /RN registration with BCCNM .
2. Bachelor's Degree required in Nursing, Master's preferred
3. A minimum of three years of nursing experience with a demonstrated understanding of the student undergraduate experience. Teaching experience preferred
4. Demonstrated ability to utilize and learn a variety of technology-based software or web-based programs including database management software.
5. Demonstrated organizational skills.
6. Demonstrated project management skills.
7. Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and networking skills, including
teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
9. Demonstrate an ability to develop a working knowledge of curriculum requirements of Health Sciences programs
10. Demonstrated self-direction, motivation, initiative and creativity.
11. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education
Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 04/05/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online and received by 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12067
