I****mportant: Effective immediately until March 2027 or until the return of the incumbant.

The Centre for Continuing Education of John Abbott College offers several accredited Nursing trainingprograms, a variety of community health care workshops and CEU courses for registered nurses. The deliveryof the Nursing programs takes place in specifically designed spaces in the Nursing department of JohnAbbott College, including a Simulation centre and in local area hospitals to fulfill the clinical requirements ofthe training. Pedagogical innovation, the holistic development of the Nursing students and up to datetraining-on-the job are the driving forces of the Continuing Education Nursing department.

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education and InternationalPrograms, the Pedagogical Counsellor is responsible for the students, for coordinating, developing andimplementing certain Nursing and Health-related programs and projects, as well as other duties related tothe Centre for Continuing Education. This position is intended to address a present needs in new nursingand health programs and to explore anticipated future growth opportunities.

• Please note some evening work may be required occasionally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the Continuing Education Nursing team, act as a student resource person and coordinate allaspects of the Nursing AEC and DEC Programs offered at the Centre for Continuing Education:

• AEC Programs: Transition to Nursing in Quebec for Internationally Trained Nurses and Refresher Nursing
• DEC Program: Intensive Nursing

Specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Manage academic training programs and projects assigned, including the development of a critical path
• Offer information sessions for students, coordinate student screening, testing and admission withparticular focus on students interested in the AEC for internationally trained nurses
• Act as the student resource person in academic and personal matters
• Provide support and advice to students, including conflict resolution and mediation where required
• Facilitate student access to institutional support services
• Respond to time-sensitive situations involving students, coordinating immediate support and follow
• Verify student immunization records, to ensure compliance with clinical placement requirements
• Manages N95 Fit testing for students as part of mandatory clinical safety protocols
• Oversee and organize student clinical placements in hospitals and at the Simulation Centre
• Ensure that relevant College policies and procedures, applicable hospital policies, OIIQ and Ministerialrequirements are applied in a consistent manner to programs under her/his responsibility
• Make recommendations and implement program and course updates to ensure that programs meet mostrecent labor market standards
• Administer evaluations and program revisions and all other activities necessary to the smooth running ofthe program or course
• Support the development of online/blended learning opportunities, including the potential use of virtualreality
• Implement and/or oversee credited pedagogical activities in the Simulation Centre and ESPA
• Participate in the faculty hiring and the faculty evaluation process, as delegated by the Director
• Onboard new teachers to Continuing Education Nursing Programs
• Manage teacher absences, prepare teacher contracts
• Liaise with outside agencies including, among others: the OIIQ, hospitals and other health care agencies
• Be actively aware of pan-Canadian tendencies in immigrant education for health professionals andparticipate in seminars, projects, etc. when possible
• Work closely with College staff including the conseillers pédagogiques, other staff of the Centre forContinuing Education, the Chairs of the Nursing Department, the Registrar’s Office, Human Resources
• Participate in various college committees & meetings ( all chairs, tech chairs, special project)
• Participate in provincial committees, consortia and working groups as required
• Make suggestions to the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education for improvements to currentprograms and for additional offerings and partnerships pertinent to health care professionals
• Supervise technicians, as required
• Ensure that documentation is provided to outside funding sources in a timely manner
• Attend regional and provincial meetings as required
• Perform other relevant tasks, as may be defined by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization.

Specific Requirements:

• Member of the OIIQ
• Minimum 5 years experience in the Health Sector
• Bilingual, written and spoken (see Testing below)

Assets:

• Experience in program management in an educational setting

• Strong skills in conflict resolution, advising and mediation

• Excellent leadership, human relations, communications and organisational skills

• Ability to work under time pressure in a fast paced environment

• Profound understanding of the needs of adult Nursing students, in particular of the needs ofinternationally trained nurses

Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Computer skills – Basic Word, Basic Excel

• English- Intermediate oral and written

• French- Intermediate oral, written comprehension, written