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 three (3) year term position available:

Coordinator, Health Programs - Internal

Reference #NLC-2034

Salary Range: $63,504 to $97,536 per year

July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026

Location: Slave Lake

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors degree in Nursing;
• 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;
• 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-2034 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 15, 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 Post Licensed Practical Nurse Bridging program in collaboration with Athabasca University. 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;
• Supporting and coordinating program activities;
• Facilitating labs and tutoring sessions for students;
• Collaborating with Athabasca University to support students in all aspects of programming;
• Student advising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate on and off-site activities:

• assist with general program scheduling;
• provide guidance, where applicable, to college administrative support staff;
• ensure that appropriate processes are followed 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 curriculum review;
• 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 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 instructional methods used for clinical based, classroom-based and distributed delivery programs;
• Ability to use distance education technology i.e. Bongo, Microsoft Teams, Brightspace;
• Ability to manage projects and co-ordinate project teams;
• Ability to effectively and efficiently solve problems.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing;
• 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;
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Willingness to travel;
• Online teaching experience is preferred.