clinical supervision of nursing students. delivering course content. assessing student skills and competencies. supporting experiential learning. participating in school meetings
Requirements summary
Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse. Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Minimum of five years clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing. Ability to work collaboratively. Current health-care provider level CPR, immunizations, child abuse register, and vulnerable sector check
Baccalaureate degree in nursingMaster’s degree in Nursing (preferred)student assessmentnursing educationclinical supervisionlab and simulation instructionclinical placement coordination
Job description
<p>Nurse Educator (9-month Limited Term Appointment)</p> <p>Rankin School of Nursing, Faculty of Science </p> <p><strong>Description</strong></p> <p>The Rankin School of Nursing invites applications for a Nurse Educator (9-month limited term appointments) to commence August 24, 2026.This position is subject to final budgetary approval.</p> <p>The position responsibilities include clinical supervision of nursing students in our undergraduate nursing programs in a variety of healthcare settings, our simulation centre, and our nursing labs.
In addition, the Nurse Educator will contribute to academic and professional service within the school. </p> <p>To learn more about the Rankin School of Nursing visit our <a href="https://www.stfx.ca/department/nursing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.</p> <p><strong>Start and End Dates:</strong> August 24, 2026 – May 22, 2027.</p> <p><strong>Delivery Mode: </strong>In-person.
Locations include on-campus and in our partnering healthcare facilities (in North and East Nova Scotia).</p> <p><strong>Duties</strong></p> <p>Nurse Educators support a range of experiential learning for students within the Rankin School of Nursing, including clinical placements, labs and simulations, while working closely with colleagues, clinical course leads, and faculty.
Expectations of the role include, but are not limited to, supporting student orientation to clinical settings, providing direct and indirect clinical supervision (depending on the clinical course assigned), delivering course content, administering and evaluating assignments, and assessing skill and competency of students throughout the program.
Nurse Educators are expected to participate in school meetings and hold regular office hours for students.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p>Candidates must have:</p> <ul> <li>Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, as a Registered Nurse, without terms, limitations or conditions</li> <li>A baccalaureate degree in nursing</li> <li>A minimum of five years clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing</li> <li>A demonstrated commitment to professional nursing and an ability to work collaboratively with others</li> <li>The requirements to attend clinical placements with students, including current health-care provider level CPR, completed immunizations, and a certified child abuse register and vulnerable sector check verification</li> </ul> <p>The preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is an asset. </p> <p>Consideration of applications will commence on May 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit your cover letter, resume and three references electronically to:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dr.
Amy Hallaran </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span>Associate Dean, Rankin School of Nursing</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span>St.
Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.</em></p> <p><em>Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.</em></p> <p><em>We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities.
Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at </em><a href="mailto:hr@stfx.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>hr@stfx.ca</em></a><em> or 902-867-5038.</em></p> <p><strong>About St.
Francis Xavier University</strong></p> <p>Established in 1853, St.
Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada.
StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus.
Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience.
Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.
In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category.
For more, visit <a href="http://www.stfx.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.stfx.ca</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Antigonish, Nova Scotia</strong></p> <p>The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia.
Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels.
The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities.
Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.
For more information visit <a href="http://www.townofantigonish.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.townofantigonish.ca</a> or <a href="http://www.visitantigonish.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.visitantigonish.ca</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
