What you will be doing…

As a member of the School of Health & Human Services you will:

• Deliver theoretical, practical and land informed learning grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and pedagogies;
• Design strategies to implement curriculum guided by Metuaptmumk (All-around seeing), engaging multiple dimensions of knowing (relational, experiential, systemic, spiritual, and clinical;
• Responsible for program delivery by ensuring alignment with professional standards for cultural safety and advancing relational approaches to nursing education, while supporting students through relational mentorship and clinical supervision that recognizes the whole person, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual, throughout their learning journey;
• Participate in a faculty circle model, where teaching, reflection, and program development are shared through relational accountability;
• Design and facilitate creative, multimodal learning experiences (e.g storytelling, reflection, land-based learning, simulation, circle processes and clinical practice) for diverse learners including preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation using flexible teaching approaches and technologies (e.g. Brightspace and classroom tools);
• Play a critical role in on-site clinical supervision, evaluation, and coordination across multiple clinical and laboratory settings. Work schedules are determined based on clinical placement and lab supervision requirements and availability. Therefore, this position requires a high degree of flexibility, including regular and routine evening and weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) work and extended shifts as determined by the College to be operationally necessary to support program delivery and student learning outcomes.
• Support clinical placements with a focus on relational care, systems awareness, and culturally grounded practice, while ensuring health and safety standards are upheld across all learning environments, including labs.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices and continuously develop teaching expertise, with delivery that may include in-person, online, and blended formats.
• Contributing to ongoing program development, research, and evaluation.
• Carry our additional responsibilities including academic and career advising, committee participation, program promotion, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with industry partners, representing the College, and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an Accredited Nursing Program Diploma, Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You are currently registered, or are eligible for registration as an LPN, RN or NP, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and are in good standing;
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent clinical experience in nursing,
• Experience in Indigenous health, or working alongside Indigenous communities in meaningful and accountable ways would be considered an asset;
• You possess demonstrated experience or deep commitment to Indigenous pedagogy, including relational approaches to teaching and learning, ceremony, and land-based practices;
• Understanding of Mi'kmaw language, culture, worldview, and ways of knowing would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the strengths, experiences, and systemic contexts shaping Indigenous students, including the ongoing impacts of colonization and Indigenous resurgence, with the capacity to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in learning environments;
• Capacity for systems-aware and relational practice, including understanding of colonial structures, Indigenous social determinants of health, and the ability to support students through trauma-informed and strength-based approaches in diverse learning environments;
• Ideally, you have experience delivering education to adult learners, including curriculum design, facilitation, assessment, and constructive feedback, with demonstrated ability to design learning that supports diverse ways of knowing;
• Experience liaising with industry and applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices;
• Proficiency with computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Brightspace and email;
• Proficiency with multimedia technologies and digital platforms to support engaging online and blended learning, including the ability to design and deliver courses using a learning management system (e.g., Brightspace) to foster communicate with students and collaborative learning community. Candidates without prior online teaching experience must be willing to participate in training.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong capacity for holding space in complex learning environments, including emotional, cultural, and systemic dimensions;
• Skilled in facilitating circles, dialogue, and reflective practice;
• Ability to navigate and translate between Indigenous and Western knowledge systems without collapsing one into the other;
• Willingness to participate in collective program delivery and shared accountability;
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism;
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across diverse audiences;
• Ability to build and sustain respectful, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and community;
• Commitment to ongoing learning and engagement with community.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

• Ivany Campus

As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

As a condition of employment for this position, successful applicants are required to provide verification of their Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) licence, a record of their up-to-date immunizations (including COVID-19), along with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) with Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Child Abuse Register (CAR) search prior to starting employment. Any cost incurred in obtaining these will be at the applicant's expense. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of their background check. Our practice is to assess the criminal offence against the requirements of the position; not eliminate a candidate from consideration based on any criminal offence.

Please note that candidates are required to maintain an active practising nursing licence as a condition of employment and must inform NSCC if they are charged, if their nursing licence is suspended, or if any conditions or restrictions are placed on their licence at any time after submitting their VSS with CRC and CAR.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.