Part-Time Personal Support Worker (PSW) Clinical Instructor

About the Limestone District School Board

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

The LDSB is the region’s only fully inclusive school board. Limestone schools serve more than 20,500 students in 55 schools and five alternative education centres covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Overview

In conjunction with the program instructor/coordinator/principal, the clinical instructor will be responsible for supporting the PSW students transfer of learned theory knowledge and practical lab skills into the clinical setting at the John M. Parrot Centre for the Aged in Napanee, Ontario. As the Clinical Instructor, you will complete mid-term and final evaluations for each student, as well as the skills passbook, and any supporting clinical placement assignments. As the liaison with the Long-Term Care Home, you will work with the LTC home staff to support a safe and supportive learning environment for the students to gain experience and a greater depth and breadth of knowledge and solidification of required skill sets. In this capacity you will also work with the LTC home to secure supportive preceptors to assist students with their experience, including assisting with scheduling of the clinical placement hours and orientation days, and recording accurate attendance of students.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in current good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

o Long-Term Care

o Hospital

o Community agency

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in gerontology
• Experience in supervision, evaluation and assessment of PSWs
• Experience in clinical placement support (of PSWs, PNs, RNs)
• Understanding and knowledge of PSW Training Standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage learners through application of adult learning pedagogy
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Availability Requirements

• Able to supervise 110 hours of supervised clinical placement in April
• Ideally schedule would be 10 hour shifts weekdays from April 16 to May 1 (excluding Good Friday and Easter Monday) but willing to discuss scheduling with successful candidates
• Available for both day and evening shifts
• 1 required onboarding day with John M Parrott Centre in advance of start of work with students.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application package that outlines how your qualifications, skills, experience and key accomplishments relate to the position. Packages to be submitted  to [email protected] and include:

• A cover letter addressed to Kate Myers, Principal, Alternative & Continuing Education that states in the subject line that you are applying for the PSW Clinical Instructor position
• Resume
• Proof of good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.

Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

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