The program head provides academic and first point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through quality education and training delivery.
Nature & Scope Based in Prince Albert, the program head reports to the academic chair, School of Nursing. It may be necessary for the program head to travel for program and administrative responsibilities including participation in inter-site committees. The School of Nursing provides Practical Nursing diplomas/certificates. The Practical Nursing program offers general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through diverse delivery methods.
The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. This will include coordinating between the program and external stakeholders such as industry, accrediting agencies, other educational institutions and business sectors or government as they relate to programming needs. The program head will assist in developing and monitoring the program’s financial resources and recommending efficiencies as required.
The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level,
is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring. This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues.
The program head will participate in staff recruitment/selection, orientation, and coaching and mentoring staff for their program areas. Of particular focus will be supporting teaching staff to model excellence using Saskatchewan Polytechnic Instructor Competencies. The program head in collaboration with the Academic Chair will facilitate assessment of faculty.
Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or in a related field.
Eligible for registration (active status) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Two years recent and relevant clinical/teaching experience in the area of medical-surgical and pediatric-obstetrical nursing is required.
Current TLR certificate at the participant level.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills (both oral and written).
Training and/or demonstrated experience managing budgets and allocating resources within established guidelines.
Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
Effective leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with management, faculty, administrative staff, partners and the public.