NUR461 - Primary Health Care: Nursing Perspectives

Rotation Dates:

• Wednesday September 11^th – Friday December 6^th, 2024 (Note: No clinical during the Reading Week – October 21st through 25th, 2024).

Clinical Days:

Variable days, online and synchronous clinical discussions.

Pay rate: Clinical Instructors will be paid a stipend or be paid via secondment from the respective facility for each course based on the requirements for the course. Please note that UofT graduate students will be paid the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate.
Stipend: To Be Determined (TBD), depending on placement confirmations from community partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time (Clinical Instructors do not normally receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed).

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement. CIs are expected to support both students and preceptors in placements.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR461.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement sites.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and student absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Assist students in creating clinical learning objectives for their respective community placements that are reflective of course outcomes, clinical practice expectations and students’ level of learning.
5. Assist in the delivery of a primary skills lab and simulations for students, in collaboration with faculty (Three - hour primary skills lab on Friday September 6^th, 2024; simulation hours / dates / times TBC).  
6. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence - based approach to nursing practice.
7. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
8. Collaborate with the NUR461 course instructors to plan the weekly virtual clinical discussion sessions in alignment with the course theoretical concepts.
9. Prepare for and facilitate a weekly online, synchronous two-hour clinical discussion with the students, reflecting on virtual case scenarios completed by the students and building on existing clinical experiences.
10. Monitor student performance and assess student progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
11. Participate in weekly email communication with course faculty and provide a brief update and / or identify any concerns about students' experiences and clinical progress. 
12. Ensure ongoing communication with students, preceptors, and course faculty.
13. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress in meeting the clinical expectations for the course.
14. Collaborate with course faculty throughout the term as needed to deal with student clinical placement issues.
15. Complete an online written final clinical evaluation of each student incorporating feedback from all clinical shifts that highlights their learning and progress in meeting the clinical practice expectations for the community placement.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent understanding of primary health care principles and the social determinants of health.
2. Professional nursing experience in public health and community health, including rural and/or underserved settings.
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. Current membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is preferred.
5. Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent is preferred; BScN is required.
6. Previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.
7. Excellent facilitation, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
8. Competent in MS Office applications.
9. Experience using online Learning Management Systems.

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NUR460 - Coping With Complexity in Persistent Illness - Adult (Fall term)

Rotation Dates:

• Thursday September 19th through Friday Dec 6th, 2024 (Note: no clinical during the Reading Week – Oct 21st through 25th, 2024).

Clinical Shifts:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts a week (Thursday and Fridays).

Pay Rate and Stipend:

Pay rate: Clinical Instructors will be paid a stipend or be paid via secondment from the respective facility for each course based on the requirements for the course. Please note that UofT graduate students will be paid the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate.
Stipend: To Be Determined (TBD), depending on placement confirmations from hospital partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time (Clinical Instructors do not normally receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed).

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR460.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Prepare patient assignments prior to students' arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students' level of expertise.
5. Assist with and assess the students' preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
6. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
7. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
8. Supervise and assist students with providing nursing care while monitoring and assessing students' progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations.
9. Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care providers in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
10. Foster discussion and debate about clinical learning among students during post clinical conferences.
11. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students' experiences and clinical progress.
12. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
13.  Complete an online written final clinical evaluation of each student that highlights their learning and progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the clinical placement.

Qualifications:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (acute care nursing)
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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NUR460 - Coping With Complexity in Persistent Illness - Pediatric (Fall term)

Rotation Dates:

• Thursday September 19th - Friday Dec 6th, 2024 (Note: No Clinical during the Reading Week - Oct 21st through 25th, 2024).

Clinical Shifts:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts a week (Thursday and Fridays).

Pay Rate and Stipend Details:

Pay rate: Clinical Instructors will be paid a stipend or be paid via secondment from the respective facility for each course based on the requirements for the course. Please note that UofT graduate students will be paid the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate.
Stipend: To Be Determined (TBD), depending on placement confirmations from hospital partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time (Clinical Instructors do not normally receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed).

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR460.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Prepare patient assignments prior to students' arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students' level of expertise.
5. Assist with and assess the students' preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
6. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
7. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
8. Supervise and assist students with providing nursing care while monitoring and assessing students' progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations.
9. Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care providers in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
10. Foster discussion and debate about clinical learning among students during post clinical conferences
11. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students' experiences and clinical progress.
12. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
13.  Complete an online written final clinical evaluation of each student that highlights their learning and progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the clinical placement.

Qualifications:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (pediatric acute care nursing)
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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NUR361 Y – Introduction to Nursing in Health and Wellness – Older Person Nursing

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR361.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
5. Facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic, relational, and health assessment skills.
   • Note: Students are expected to apply learning from the classroom and lab settings each week during their clinical shifts. This is done through practising the learned assessments and skills as part of the nursing care provided, as well as engaging in active discussions about the learning with the CI and clinical group.
6. Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, and therapeutic concepts.
7. Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice.
8. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
9. Directly supervise and assist students as they related to and provide care for older persons, while also monitoring and assessing students' progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations.
10. Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
11. Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during conferences.
12. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students' experiences and clinical progress.
13. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
14. Provide a written final online evaluation incorporating feedback from all clinical shifts.
15. Arrange and facilitate a short 1:1 virtual meeting to review each students’ final evaluation within a week of the final clinical shift.

Qualification:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (long term care / older person care / adult acute care nursing).
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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NUR361 Y – Introduction to Nursing in Health and Wellness – Mental Health Nursing

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR361.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
5. Facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic, relational and health assessment skills.
   • Note: Students are expected to apply learning from the classroom and lab settings each week during their clinical shifts. This is done through practising the learned assessments and skills as part of the nursing care provided, as well as engaging in active discussions with the CI and clinical group.
6. Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, and therapeutic concepts.
7. Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice.
8. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
9. Directly supervise and assist students as they relate to and provide care for patients, while also monitoring and assessing students' progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations.
10. Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
11. Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during conferences.
12. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students' experiences and clinical progress.
13. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
14. Provide a written final online evaluation incorporating feedback from all clinical shifts.
15. Arrange and facilitate a short 1:1 virtual meeting to review each students’ final evaluation within a week of the final clinical shift.

Qualifications:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (Mental Health nursing).
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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