Clinical Instructor Positions
Welcome
The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing provides our full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing students with outstanding learning opportunities with excellent Clinical Instructors. Given that nursing is a practice based profession, we believe that clinical experience is an integral component of the curriculum, providing students with opportunities to practice their nursing skills under direct supervision of highly skilled professionals. Clinical Instructors are key members of our academic community. We rely on their dedication during the time frames we provide our students with placements. We appreciate that Clinical Instructors make every effort to avoid absences on clinical dates to prevent the unfortunate event of having to cancel placements for our students. We thank all our Clinical Instructors for their ongoing commitment and tremendous support of our mission to provide students with the highest quality nursing education.
Fall 2022 Positions
For inquiries, contact bscn.placement.office@utoronto.ca.
Official contracts are issued following formal agency acceptances of placement requests.
UofT graduate students can also view the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 job postings website
NUR361 Y – Introduction to Nursing in Health and Wellness – Older Person Nursing – Fall Term
Posting Date: July 15, 2022
Application Closing Date: July 29, 2022 or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Units in hospitals and agencies throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Wednesday September 7th, 2022.
Rotation: September 22nd to October 23rd, 2022
Days: Total of 80 hours on variable days (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays), two 8-hour day/evening shifts per week for 5 weeks.
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 placement partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time (Clinical Instructors do not receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed).
Description:
The Lawrence S. 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. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR361 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities.
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Actively facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic (e.g., positioning, bathing, safe handling), health assessment, and relational skills.
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts.
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice.
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice skills and providing nursing care to clients and families.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during post conferences.
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (long term care / older person care / adult acute care nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on this page: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/join-the-faculty/clinical-instructor-positions/#content6
NUR361 Y – Introduction to Nursing in Health and Wellness – Mental Health Nursing – Fall Term
Posting Date: July 15, 2022
Application Closing Date: July 29, 2022 or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Hospital-based placements throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session set tentatively for the week of October 24th, 2022
Rotation: November 3rd to December 11th, 2022
Days: Total of 36 to 40 hours on variable days (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays) and in various formats (two 8-hour day/evening shifts per week or one 12-hour day per week for up to 5 weeks), depending on placement confirmations from placement partners.
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 receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed).
Description:
The Lawrence S. 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. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend clinical instructor virtual orientation for NUR361.
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Actively facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic, health assessment, and relational skills.
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts.
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice.
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice skills and providing nursing care to clients and families.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during post conferences.
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (mental health nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on this page: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/join-the-faculty/clinical-instructor-positions/#content6
NUR460 Y – Coping with Complexity in Persistent Illness (Adult) – Fall Term
Posting Date: July 15, 2022
Application Closing Date: July 29, 2022 or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Adult medical or surgical units in hospitals throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Thursday September 8th, 2022.
Rotation: September 22 to December 10, 2022.
Days: Thursdays and Fridays, two 12-hour day shifts (No clinical during reading week – October 24th to 28th, 2022).
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 S. 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. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR460 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities.
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts.
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence based approach to nursing practic
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice skills such as medication administration, wound care and IV administration.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster discussion and debate about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing stud
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (acute care nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or RegisteredNurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asse
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asse
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website:
NUR460 Y – Coping with Complexity in Persistent Illness (Pediatric) – Fall Term
Posting Date: July 15, 2022
Application Closing Date: July 29, 2022 or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Pediatric medical or surgical units in hospitals throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Thursday September 8th, 2022.
Rotation: September 22 to December 10, 2022.
Days: Thursdays and Fridays, two 12-hour day shifts (No clinical during reading week – October 24th to 28th, 2022).
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 S. 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. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR460 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities.
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts.
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence based approach to nursing practic
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice skills such as medication administration, wound care and IV administration.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster discussion and debate about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing stud
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (pediatric acute care and/or rehabilitation nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or RegisteredNurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asse
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asse
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website:
NUR461 Y – Primary Health Care: Nursing Perspectives – Fall Term
Posting Date: July 15, 2022
Application Closing Date: July 29, 2022 or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor (CI) for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Virtual oversight of student learning experiences with preceptors with a community health focus
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Thursday September 8th, 2022.
Rotation: September 14th to December 22nd, 2022.
Days: Variable days, online and synchronous clinical discussions (No clinical during reading week – October 24th to 28th, 2022).
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 S. 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 to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement. CIs are expected to support both students and preceptors in placements. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR461 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities. 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.
- Assist in the delivery of a three-hour primary skills lab for students, in collaboration with faculty, on Friday September 9th, 2022 (time TBD).
- Collaborate with the NUR461 course instructors to plan the weekly virtual clinical discussion sessions in alignment with the course theoretical concepts.
- Support student learning:
- Prepare for and facilitate a weekly online, synchronous two-hour clinical discussion with the students that encourages an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to students’ nursing practice and fosters discussion and debate about clinical learning.
- Monitor student performance and assess student progress. Ensure ongoing communication with students, preceptors, and course faculty.
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress throughout the term and participate in the completion of a written final online evaluation.
- Collaborate with course faculty throughout the term as needed to deal with student clinical placement issues.
Qualifications:
- Excellent understanding of primary health care principles and the social determinants of health.
- Professional nursing experience in public health and community health, including rural and/or underserved setting
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- Current membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is pref
- Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent is preferred; BScN is required.
- Previous teaching experience will be considered an asse
- Excellent facilitation, analytical, and written and oral communication
- Competent in MS Office application
- Experience using online Learning Management Systems.
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website:
Winter 2023 Positions
For inquiries, contact bscn.placement.office@utoronto.ca.
Official contracts are issued in Fall 2022 following formal agency confirmations of Winter 2023 placement requests.
UofT graduate students can also view the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 job postings website.
NUR371 -Introduction to Acute Care: Adults (Rotations 1, 2 and 3)
Posting Date: Oct 6th, 2022
Application Closing Date: Nov 3rd, 2022, or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Hospital based placements throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Tuesday Dec 13th, 2022
Rotations:
- Rotation 1: Jan 9 – Feb 24. 2023
- Rotation 2: Mar 6 – Apr 21, 2023
- Rotation 3: May 1 – June 16, 2023
Clinical Days: Thursdays and Fridays – two 8-hour day shifts per week for 7 weeks (No clinical on Good Friday).
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 S. 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. Due to COVID-19, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR371 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Actively facilitate students’ application of theory related therapeutic (e.g., health assessment, various nursing interventions, such as medication administration and IV management) and relational skills (e.g., therapeutic relationships).
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (long term care / adult acute care nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website
https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/join-the-faculty/clinical-instructor-positions
NUR373 – Introduction to Nursing Care of Children & Families (Rotations 1, 2 and 3)
Posting Date: Oct 6th, 2022
Application Closing Date: Nov 3rd, 2022, or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Hospital based placements throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Tuesday Dec 13th, 2022
Rotations:
- Rotation 1: Jan 9 – Feb 24. 2023
- Rotation 2: Mar 6 – Apr 21, 2023
- Rotation 3: May 1 – June 16, 2023
Clinical Days: Two 8-hour day shifts weekly for 7 weeks and/or one 12-hour day shift weekly for 7 weeks. Clinical days could be Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays and/or Sunday.
- Note: Clinical days and shift format are dependent on placement confirmations from placement partners. There will be no clinical on Good Friday.
Pay rate: CIs 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 number of clinical teaching hours. (CIs 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 S. 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. CIs play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement. Due to COVID-19, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR373 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise and clinical practice expectations.
- Actively facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic (e.g., health assessment, various nursing interventions) and relational skills (e.g., therapeutic relationships).
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice
- Emphasize and demonstrate the importance of family centered and developmentally appropriate care in nursing practice.
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing stud
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (pediatric acute care nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset
- Previous experience in clinical teaching as a CI or as a preceptor will be considered an asset
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website
https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/join-the-faculty/clinical-instructor-positions
NUR374 -Introduction to Nursing Care of Childbearing Person and Families (Rotations 1, 2 and 3)
Posting Date: Oct 6th, 2022
Application Closing Date: Nov 3rd, 2022, or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Hospital based placements throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Tuesday Dec 13th, 2022Rotations:
- Rotation 1: Jan 9 – Feb 24. 2023
- Rotation 2: Mar 6 – Apr 21, 2023
- Rotation 3: May 1 – June 16, 2023
Clinical Days: Total of 84 hours with one 12-hour day shift per week for 7 weeks. Variable clinical days (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays) depending on placement confirmations from placement partners (Note: There will be no clinical on Good Friday).
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 S. 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. Due to COVID-19, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR374 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of course outcomes, clinical practice expectations and students’ level of learning.
- Actively facilitate students’ application of theory related to trauma informed care, foundational nursing skills, interventions, and medication administration practices at a novice level safely and competently
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, therapeutic and relational concept
- Encourage an inquiring, theoretical, ethical and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice
- Emphasize and demonstrate the importance of family centered care in nursing practice.
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating the nursing care they are providing to childbearing persons and their families.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing and mid-term verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (post-partum and/or labour and delivery nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website
https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/join-the-faculty/clinical-instructor-positions
NUR460Y1 – Coping with Complexity in Persistent Illness (Adult)
Posting Date: Oct 6th, 2022
Application Closing Date: Nov 3rd, 2022, or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Adult medical or surgical units in hospitals throughout the GTA
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session – Wednesday Dec 14th, 2022Rotation: Thursday January 19th to Thursday April 6th, 2023 (No clinical activities on Good Friday)
Clinical Days: Thursdays and Fridays, two 12-hour day shifts (No clinical during the Reading Week – Feb 20th to 24th, 2023)
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 S. 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. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR460 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities.
- Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
- Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts.
- Encourage an inquiring, theory and evidence-based approach to nursing practice
- Facilitate interprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
- Supervise and monitor student progress and safety when performing therapeutic practice skills such as medication administration, wound care and IV administration.
- Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
- Foster discussion and debate about clinical learning among students during post confer
- Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about progress and a written final online evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing stud
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (acute care nursing).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required; MN will be considered an asset
- Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website:
NUR461Y1 – Primary Health Care: Nursing Perspectives
Posting Date: Oct 6th, 2022
Application Closing Date: Nov 3rd, 2022, or until filled
Position: Clinical Instructor (CI) for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Location: Virtual oversight of student learning experiences with preceptors with a community health focus
Orientation Date: In-person orientation session on Wednesday Dec 14th, 2022Rotation: Wednesday January 11th to Thursday April 6th, 2023 (No clinical on Good Friday)
Clinical Days: Variable days, online and synchronous clinical discussions (No clinical during the Reading Week – Feb 20th to 24th, 2023)
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 S. 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 to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement. CIs are expected to support both students and preceptors in placements. Due to the pandemic, CIs must be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation, virtual clinical learning, and online activities. 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 and participate in the Faculty’s CI Orientation program in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by their Course Faculty and the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty. 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:
- Attend the in-person CI orientation for NUR461 and complete asynchronous CI orientation activities.
- 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.
- Assist in the delivery of a three-hour primary skills lab for students, in collaboration with faculty (date/time to be confirmed)
- Collaborate with the NUR461 course instructors to plan the weekly virtual clinical discussion sessions in alignment with the course theoretical concepts.
- Support student learning:
- 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.
- Monitor student performance and assess student progress. Ensure ongoing communication with students, preceptors and course faculty.
- Collaborate with course faculty throughout the term as needed to deal with student clinical placement issues
Qualifications:
- Excellent understanding of primary health care principles and the social determinants of health.
- Professional nursing experience in public health and community health, including rural and/or underserved setting
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- Current membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is preferred
- Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent is preferred; BScN is required.
- Previous teaching experience will be considered an asset
- Excellent facilitation, analytical, and written and oral communication
- Competent in MS Office application
- Experience using online Learning Management Systems.
Note to Graduate Students:
If you are a graduate student and you accept the position, you will agree to the following:
“I confirm that I will be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF on the date that this appointment begins. I understand that if I should cease to be registered as a University of Toronto student or PDF during the period of this appointment, for any reason other than convocation, I must immediately notify my supervisor, and my appointment may be terminated.”
How to Apply:
Please click on the “How to Apply” tab on our website:
Spring/Summer 2023 Positions: Please see Winter 2023 positions
For inquiries, contact bscn.placement.office@utoronto.ca.
Official contracts are issued in Winter 2023 following formal agency confirmations of Spring 2023 placement requests.
UofT graduate students can also view the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 job postings website.
HR Practices & Policies
Each course will have a fixed stipend amount for the Clinical Instructor (CI) position based on the requirements for the course.
Please note that UofT graduate students will be paid the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate. As a graduate student, you will be a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3902, Unit 1 bargaining unit (SGSI for MN students, SGSII for PhD students). Your employment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University of Toronto and CUPE Local 3902.
Information about the Union found on the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 union website represents the views of the Union and has not been approved or endorsed by the University.
CI Hiring Package
- Letter of Offer– Please sign and complete all sections of the letter that will be emailed to you if you are offered a position
- Employee Information Form– Complete this form for every term with contact information for your personnel file.
- Payroll Bank Authorization Form– This form must be completed and submitted with a VOID cheque. (Note: If your banking information is already on file without any changes, please indicate this in writing when the paperwork is submitted.)
- Tax Forms, TD1 and TD1ON – Tax forms are to be completed once every calendar year, unless there are changes. Re-hires do not submit tax forms if they already provided forms in the same calendar year of January to December. Visit the CRA website to obtain forms and for further tax information.
How to Apply
The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing uses CORE© for the Clinical Instructor (CI) application process.
Apply for a CI position Please use the code: 2022TO2023YEAR
We invite all new and returning CI candidates to apply. Returning CIs need not provide references. New applicants will need to notify their current unit managers (if currently employed at a hospital) that they will be contacted for a reference. The uploading of additional supporting documentation, such as special commendations, additional references, previous clinical instructor evaluations, etc. is optional.
Applicants can indicate if they are applying as one of three options:
- “Stipend” (hired on contract and employed by the University of Toronto);
- “Secondment” (with agency and manager’s approval, hospital staff can be released from their shifts to work for the University of Toronto as employees of the hospital and UofT will reimburse the hospital);
- “CUPE” (this option applies to individuals currently registered at the University of Toronto as a graduate student).
We ask all applicants to be available for all the clinical dates for the rotation/term to which they are applying for consistency in clinical experience for our students. Consideration of applicants will depend on the timing of the search. The hiring process for the fall and some winter positions will be occur in mid-July. We cannot guarantee individuals will be considered if they submit their applications after the hiring process.
In extenuating circumstances, we may need occasional backup CI support. Apply to be added to our pool of backup Clinical Instructors.