2023 January Clinical Associate

Job Description Summary

To assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical component of undergraduate nursing courses; to educate students in a participatory, interactive and inclusive environment to develop competency and capacity for critical judgment, decision-making and mastery of entry level competencies within the broader context of comprehensive patient/client care.

Organizational Status

Collaborates with, works closely with and reports to the course leader and the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs as required.

Work Performed

- Actively participates in the teaching of nursing competencies in the clinical practice skills labs.
- Clinical supervision of a group of students in a hospital or community health setting
o assigns students to provide direct care to patient/client
o assesses student s initial skill level and identifies the need for teaching of new skills
o monitors and evaluates students skill performance to ensure that accepted practice standards are maintained
o directs supervision and teaching of skills as appropriate to direct patient care in the clinical setting.
- Attend orientation session(s) at clinical sites as may be necessary.
- Assists course leaders with the theoretical component of clinical coursework, such as grading required papers or delivering lecture(s)
- Participates in team activities relative to planning, implementing and evaluating the clinical component of the undergraduate program.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Error in judgment would impact on the clinical performance of nursing students and safe care for patients; potentially sever critical opportunities for faculty and clinical placement in various hospital and community agencies and/or compromise the School s reputation.

Supervision Received

Works independently and interdependently in clinical settings.

Supervision Given

Supervises and responsible for students (normally 6; maximum 12) in the clinical areas; provides direct supervision of student performing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Research Nurse:Registered Nurse with BCCNP. Clinical Associate:Undergraduate degree in Nursing & Registered Nurse with BCCNP. Nurse Practitioner Clinical Associate:Postgraduate degree in Nursing & Registered Nurse with BCCNP. Nursing Licensure in British Columbia. Clinical Associates require Master s Degree in Nursing.Research Nurse:Three years of nursing and administrative experience. Clinical Associate:At least two years of experience in a clinical position. Nurse Practitioner Clinical Associate:Two years of experience in primary care NP practice or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong clinical background in Adult Acute/Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Community/Population HealthExceptional interpersonal skillsTeaching experience and/or a keen interest in teaching

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.