Sessional Practice (Clinical)- School of Nursing

Sessional Practice Nursing Pool

Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from individuals qualified in serving Practice Sessional Instructors within the School of Nursing. These appointments are made on an as-needed basis to support student clinical learning experiences throughout the academic year.

Position Overview

Practice Sessional Instructors are responsible for supervising and supporting nursing students in clinical practice settings while facilitating the integration of theory and practice. Instructors provide guidance, assessment, and feedback to students while ensuring safe, professional, and evidence-informed nursing care.

Appointments are typically for 4-6 week clinical placements and may involve working with students from any of the School of Nursing cohorts across Terms 3 to 6.

Clinical Placement Locations

Clinical placements may occur in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), including:

• Cape Breton Regional Hospital
• Glace Bay Hospital
• New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
• Northside General Hospital
• Long-term care facilities and nursing homes throughout the CBRM

Responsibilities

The Practice Sessional Instructor will:

• Supervise and mentor nursing students in clinical practice settings.
• Facilitate student learning and professional development.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with School of Nursing policies and clinical learning outcomes.
• Foster safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare facility staff and School of Nursing faculty.
• Maintain required clinical and educational documentation.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN); or
• Registered Nurse Diploma and current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Recent clinical nursing experience.
• Experience teaching, preceptoring, or mentoring nursing students.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and clinical practice.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• A cover letter outlining their qualifications, clinical experience, and interest.
• complete resume
• proof of RN registration/licensure.
• list of at least three references.
  • Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed as clinical instructional needs arise.

Applicant pool is open until December 31, 2026.