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Sessional Instructor - Faculty of Nursing (Winter 2019)

Competition Number:
98SI18
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Nursing
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2019

The Faculty of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island has a sessional teaching opportunity in NURS 2230: Adults Nursing: Transitions in Health, in the Winter Semester 2019. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

NURS 2230 ADULT NURSING: TRANSITIONS IN HEALTH
In this course, the student focuses on the experience of illness and the impact of illness, both acute and chronic, on the hospitalized client. The primary focus is the individual client; however, the individual is considered within the context of the family. Each student has clinical rotations working with adults in a hospital setting who are experiencing an acute episode of illness or an exacerbation of a chronic illness. Students learn to apply the principles of primary health care to nursing practice in the acute care setting.

Lecture/Seminar: 3 hours per week.  Monday and Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing and RN designation with the College of Registered Nurses of PEI (CRNPEI) is required. Strong expertise in medical/surgical nursing required. PhD in Nursing, or health related discipline and previous experience in teaching is an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

Application Instructions:
Interested persons should enclose a cover letter, resume, a copy of current provincial nursing association registration and the name, address and phone numbers of two referees to:

Dr. Gulrose Jiwani, Dean
Faculty of Nursing
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE  C1A 4P3
Phone:  (902)566-0768
Fax:  (902)566-0777
Email:  gjiwani@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is December 5, 2018. 
 

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.