Reporting to the Director, Clinical and Experiential Learning (Director), in consultation with the relevant Program Coordinators, the Clinical Practicum Coordinator is responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating, implementing and maintaining clinical practicum sites, as well as supporting all Clinical Teacher and Clinical Practicum Supervisor relationships for programs offered by the School of Nursing. This role will primarily support the Practical Nursing program and will provide support as needed to the Bachelor of Nursing and PSW programs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Educating and supporting students, Clinical Teachers, Clinical Practicum Supervisors and Sheridan Faculty about the practicum model, policies, procedures and requirements;
• Consulting and collaborating with the Program faculty, support and administrative staff and community partners about the Sheridan Model for practicum; developing, promoting and implementing the Sheridan Model for practicum;
• Conducting classroom visits with students to educate them about practicum;
• Orienting students to the practicum requirements including the database system, policies and procedures, etc.;
• Educating students about pre-clinical medical and non-medical requirements and the approval processes done via a third-party vendor;
• Responding to program, student and field inquiries about practicum requirements;
• Completing follow-up procedures to confirm practicum partnerships;
• Attending and providing placement related updates at Faculty, Program and Professional Advisory Council meetings;
• Supporting students with Field readiness and career development;
• Establishing and maintaining administrative system, policies, procedures and documentation requirements for practicum related matters;
• Developing and maintaining programs, procedures and records regarding practicum;
• Collaborating with CEL Team to design, develop and implement Faculty wide systems and processes;
• Maintaining all supporting data and documentation required for students to have quality field experiences;
• Collecting and reporting data necessary for administrative reports (e.g., WSIB / MCU);
• Maintaining student field files and records required by the program and the Office of the Registrar;
• Developing and updating the Field Practicum Manual and other resources as required;
• Managing and updating practicum related information (e.g., forms, and documentation requirements);
• Compiling statistics and tracking information; Maintaining the administrative function of the database system;
• Contributing to the Program quality assurance process through the completion of the Annual Program Report and the comprehensive Program Review by providing input;
• Securing and maintaining Clinical Practicum sites for the School of Nursing; Developing partnerships and coordinating community relationships;
• Vetting and securing new and innovative field sites that meet current program needs; Assessing whether the community partner/practicum site meets the learning and practicum requirements of the respective program;
• Supporting community partners in formulating practicum descriptions that outline requirements for students;
• Ensuring affiliation agreements (FEAs) are signed and up to date;
• Making recommendations for ongoing program development with the goal of ensuring quality clinical experiences;
• Maintaining the Sheridan Works database system as required;
• Consulting with the Program faculty and admin staff regarding practicum issues and needs;
• Providing community partners regular information and feedback regarding program changes and expectations;
• Conducting field visits as required and/or assigned by the Director;
• Supporting planning and organizing of practicum events (e.g., Community Partner Appreciation Event, Healthcare expo);
• Representing Sheridan at relevant community meetings (GTA Nursing Consortium);
• Developing and conducting program presentations to community agencies and organizations;
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning and have the ability to integrate multiple streams of information, be flexible in delivery methods, prioritize and track multiple projects to meet a demanding workload and keep things running smoothly.

You exercise sound judgement and your sharp problem solving and conflict resolution skills, along with your ability to invite new ways of thinking, allow you to solve challenges in a creative way to help advance organizational goals.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Nursing along with 5 years of front-line experience (administrative/supervisory preferred);
  • Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing;
  • Entitled to practice with no restrictions (with yearly renewal and demonstrated compliance of all professional ethics and values as outlined);
• Experience using marketing & public relations skills and techniques;
• Experience with student placement/practicums will be considered an asset;
• Experience in an educational role supporting and guiding students/adult learners will be considered an asset.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people's lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we're making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
Campus Location: Davis (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 50% of the hours/week
Reference #: J0824-1502
Employee Group: Part-Time Support - Regular
Hourly Rate: $30.64 + 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Hours/Week: 24
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Days and hours are flexible depending on candidates' availability and student need).
Application Deadline: October 29, 2024

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.