Course - NURSING 4999U Transformative Capstone

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of seven Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Food and Nutritional Sciences), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centers. The faculty has more than 4,000 undergraduate students and more than 900 graduate students (200 PhD students).

The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will advance leadership in health equity by seeking to transform practice, education, scholarship & policy, locally and globally. Mission: The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing generates knowledge and prepares nurses to be transformative leaders and innovators through equity-promoting research, education, and practice, locally and globally.

Course Information

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to critically reflect on and synthesize their learning as they transition from Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) practice. Through reflective inquiry, scholarly discussion, and integration of clinical experiences, students examine professional identity formation, leadership, evidence-informed practice, and the expanded scope and responsibilities of the RN role. Students explore contemporary nursing issues and develop strategies to support lifelong learning and professional growth. Online asynchronous.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.

Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a minimum of a BSCN degree in Nursing- MScN, MPH or related degree is preferred.

A current, practicing, unrestricted license and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN is required.

Applicants must demonstrate recent and relevant Registered Nurse clinical practice experience that aligns directly with the subject matter of the course.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates whose clinical, or professional expertise reflects specialized practice areas required for the delivery of course content and is not otherwise readily available within the unit.

Evidence of effective and successful teaching performance at the post-secondary level, appropriate to the course mode of instruction (e.g., in-person, clinical, simulation, or online), is considered a significant asset.

Evidence may include, but is not limited to, teaching evaluations, peer or supervisory assessments, teaching dossiers, curriculum development, or other indicators of learner achievement and instructional effectiveness.

Applicants should demonstrate recognized expertise or specialization in the relevant subject area, supported by academic preparation, professional nursing practice, and/or notable professional achievements aligned with the learning objectives of the course.

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Applying at Western

In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.

In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.

Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.