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Learning Pathways Coordinator Health Sciences

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by April 18, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Learning Pathways Coordinator Health Sciences
Posting Number 00595F
Location Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range $71,846-$115,129 Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Position Type Faculty - Coordinator
Posting Type Internal
Regular/Temporary Limited Term
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 05/01/2024
End Date 03/31/2025
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements
This is a limited term Faculty Coordinator position with 4 sections of release. This position is limited term due to extraordinary government funding, with plans to extend the position (not confirmed) following the March 31 2025 completion time. Position is at Coquitlam Campus. While preparatory work may be completed remotely the individual in this position is expected to attend at Coquitlam Campus on a regular basis.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role
The faculty member in this position is responsible for providing the overarching leadership and coordination for existing Learning Pathways programs (BSN) and development of future learning pathways (BSN/BSPN). The faculty member in this position has the:
· responsibility to seek and implement collegial decisions
· authority to act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending collegial resolution of the issue
· responsibility to implement collegial decisions
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:

· Assess, develop, and implement a strategic plan in consultation with Departments regarding Learning Pathway opportunities
· In collaboration with programs and government committees, post secondary partners and health authorities, maintain existing and develop new learning pathway opportunities for students in identified programs
· Identify and liaise with all internal college resources regarding input to pathways programs, utilizing data to determine development and progression of pathways programs.
· Identify and develop curriculum for identified learning pathways programs as required including submission and presentation to governance procedures.
· Liaise with external partners including government and clinical agencies regarding the development of pathways in regard to resources and operational considerations for pathways programs
· Chair program or other relevant committees as required regarding learning pathways.
· Develop student recruitment and marketing programs in consultation with internal and external partners to identify and attract eligible students into pathways programs at identified program points.
· Act as a faculty advisor to students in expressing interest in pathways programs and coordinate the inclusion of faculty with speciality training to provide mentorship and information regarding pathway opportunities.
· Provide education to program partners (internal and external) on pathways programs
· Contribute to the development of recruitment, selection and evaluation processes to determine the effectiveness of pathways programs
· Participate in internal and external committees on the review of pathways programs including the provision of feedback and revisions for future development
· Work with faculty involved in program preceptorship to ensure an understanding of pathways programs and a stream lined approach facilitating student education in pathways programs
· Liaise with program leaders to facilitate the inclusion of pathways programs in regard to processes, scheduling, and health authority liaison.
· Provide and annual report for Health Sciences on Learning Pathways activity and outcomes with future recommendations/goals.
· Assess and prepares requests for operational capital and education technology on an annual basis if required for learning pathways
· Ensures alignment of program graduates meet program and regulatory outcomes for graduation and coordination as required processes for registration exam writing
· Ensure activities and planning incorporate respective considerations of program with Indigenous, equity, inclusion and diversity awareness and processes
OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:
· Attends Health Sciences Council and Faculty Education meetings on a regular basis
· Attends and contributes to provincial committees as a Douglas College representative on learning pathways
· Informs Dean/Associate Dean/Director BSN and PNUR Coordinator of Learning pathways at the provincial (and other levels if appropriate) level
· Implement agreed upon evaluation procedures for pathways program and report out to relevant administrators and committees as needed.
· Network and liaise as primary point of contact with Health Authorities and other PSI’s on learning pathway matters.
· Provide external liaison functions within Douglas College and external stakeholders, delegating to others if appropriate
· Mentor and support faculty related to the Learning Pathway programs.
· Coordinates schedules related to learning pathways in relation to clinical and faculty time in conjunction with Director and Program Coordinators.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
· Master’s Degree required; Doctorate /PhD preferred.
· Current registration in good standing with BCCNM as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse
· A minimum of 2 to 3 years of recent post-secondary (or equivalent) teaching experience in a BSN or BSPN program. Experience with learning pathways programs preferred.
· A minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in the health sector as a clinical nurse.
· Leadership or coordination experience desirable.
· Demonstrated understanding of project management
· Demonstrated knowledge/ability of curriculum development including ability to write documents for educational governance.
· Demonstrated organizational skills.
· Demonstrated ability to take on projects on own initiative, consulting as required
· Demonstrated ability to network effectively with internal and external stakeholders relevant to learning pathways
· Demonstrated effective positive interpersonal and networking skills, including teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
· Demonstrated ability to interact positively with students in providing information related to career pathways
· Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of health sciences education
· Knowledge of or an ability to develop a knowledge of the Bachelor of BSN and BSPN programs (all years)
· Represents the values, goals and philosophy of the Health Information Management Department, Health Sciences, and Douglas College.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by April 18, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12122

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
    • Current employee
    • Former employee
    • Current student
    • Former student
    • None of the above
  5. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
    • Yes, I confirm
    • No, I am not able to meet this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References with Contact Information
Optional Documents