Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17451 Posting Title Program Head - Practical Nursing (Prince Albert) Classification Program Head Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus Other Location(s) Building Prince Albert Campus, Technical Building Other Building Date Posted 08/13/2026 Closing Date 09/03/2026 JIQ # Start Date 09/07/2026 End Date Open Until Filled No Ongoing Yes Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 7.25 hours per day, 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year) Salary Range As per Academic Salary Grid Temporary Market Stipend $10,000 to $14,000 annually (Masters prepared dependent) Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 day profile Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution.

Strengthening

Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. 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. 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 varied 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. 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. The program head in collaboration with the Academic Chair, will facilitate assessment of faculty.

Academic

Leadership and Administration Monitor delivery of quality programming responsive to the needs of students, business/industry and the public. Support academic activity for the program areas including annual and comprehensive program reviews, program renewal, curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards, ensuring commonality of program standards and outcomes. Monitor the quality of academic offerings and implement sound academic policies and procedures including preparing reports for and participating in Program Advisory Committees.

Recommend appropriate opportunities for applied research projects or other learning and research opportunities. Facilitate and support quality assurance for extension and brokered programs. Monitor quality in programs and alignment to Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies, procedures and standards.

This will include strategies and programs to support indigenous student success and achievement, international and newcomer to Canada programs, disability and learner success models and other like programs or supports.



Collaborate on student recruitment strategies and implement initiatives that promote academic programs and services to potential students. Foster a positive student experience through the student life cycle.

Manage the daily operations of program activities related to student matters. Monitor student attrition and ensure implementation of student success and enrolment management measures. Foster an organizational workplace that encourages personal productivity, job satisfaction and the professional growth of faculty and employees in the program areas.

Act as first point of contact for managing day to day operations. Identify and communicate people management issues to the academic chair as necessary.

Relationship Management

Represent the program/school on internal committees and teams as assigned by the academic chair. Build and maintain relationships across both academic and administrative divisions, and with our students. Represent the program/school and Saskatchewan Polytechnic at relevant business, industry, community and sector functions as required.

Manage program resources on a day-to-day basis to ensure program delivery effectiveness. Where required, elevate in accordance with management authorities grid requirements. Identify requirements for program development resource project needs and/or fund requests.

Strategic Planning

Contribute program perspective to strategic planning and implement program changes in alignment with strategic initiatives.

Baccalaureate

Degree in Nursing or in a related field; or a diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a combination of an advanced degree in the field of Nursing or Education. Eligible for registration (active status) with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) Two years recent and relevant clinical/teaching experience in the area of medical-surgical and pediatric-obstetrical nursing is required. Training and/or demonstrated experience managing budgets and allocating resources within established guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with management, faculty, administrative staff, partners and the public. Ability to travel. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Leads

Transformation

📌 Program Head - Practical Nursing (Prince Albert)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni
📍 Prince Albert