Clinical placement specialist coordinating graduate Nurse Practitioner clinical placements at Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing. Building healthcare partnerships and managing placement operations for the NPSP certificate program.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, health authorities, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and other clinical placement partners across the province
Identify, develop, and facilitate new clinical placement opportunities for the NPSP certificate program
Collaborate with the Director, NP Programs, and external partners to develop innovative clinical placement models and learning opportunities
Coordinate clinical placement activities for NPSP certificate students with the Director, NP Programs, and Graduate Office staff
Facilitate placement planning to align program requirements with available opportunities
Coordinate communication and information sharing among students, faculty, healthcare partners, and placement agencies
Support implementation of approved placement plans and address operational requirements
Maintain systems and processes tracking placements, agreements, capacity, partner information, and documentation
Provide guidance on placement processes, timelines, documentation requirements, and operational considerations
Facilitate stakeholder communication to support successful placement experiences
Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing degree required
Active registration and good standing with the applicable provincial nursing regulatory body (CRNA)
Experience in nursing practice and strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinical practice environments, and the role of Nurse Practitioners within the Canadian healthcare system
Knowledge of clinical education environments, clinical placement processes, and operational requirements associated with healthcare student placements
Ability to facilitate partnerships and work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
Strong consultation, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and independently manage complex issues involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving operational requirements
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying emerging issues, assessing risks, and developing practical solutions
Experience with databases, tracking systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous engagement, and respectful learning and working environments
Ability to build credibility and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Master's degree in Nursing or a related field considered an asset
Experience with HSPnet or other placement management systems considered an asset
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Terms and conditions governed by Schedule G of the collective agreement between the University and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta
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