NURS2703U: Health and Healing - Mental Health Nursing Practicum - Winter 2027

Tracking Code: req2266

Faculty of Health Sciences

Number of Sections: 10

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: October 19, 2026

Closing Date: October 30, 2026(11:59 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: NURS2703U -Health and Healing: Mental Health Nursing Practicum

Location of classes: In Person - Practicum

Course Start Date: January 11, 2027

Course End Date: April 30, 2027

Reporting to the Dean and Associate Dean, Nursing, the Clinical Sessional Lecturer provides direct supervision and instruction to undergraduate nursing students in the Faculty of Health Sciences as they engage in an in-person practicum experience.

Practicum Information:

- Practicum days are typically Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Instructors work with a group of students within a mental health setting.
- Shifts are typically weekly 12 hour shifts depending on the practicum setting.
- The majority of practicum placements are within a 1.5-hour drive of North Campus.
- Instructors may be required to facilitate simulation-based education (online and/or inperson simulation on campus) as a required component of the practicum portion of this course.

To view this course description, please click the following link and enter the course code from above: https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically,



methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above.

Within this nursing practicum, the Clinical Sessional Lecturer will:

- Facilitate and support student learning in a practicum environment as students develop Entry to Practice competencies.
- Support the application and development of knowledge, skills, judgement, and foster the development of critical thinking and clinical judgement, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and related documents, University and program policies and procedures.

I n keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC.



The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate/graduate level.

Clinical placements at the university include engaging with organizations which have vaccination requirements as well as requirements to complete a Criminal Reference Check (vulnerable sector). To fulfill the employment obligations of a Clinical Sessional Instructor, employees will be required to comply with the requirements set by these agencies. As a result, upon hire, Clinical Sessional Instructors will be required to successfully complete a Declaration and Self-Disclosure Form and a Criminal Reference Check for the vulnerable sector, as well as an Entry Immunization Form (or returning immunization form if applicable), to confirm criminal record and immunization status.

Required Skills:

- A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Evidence of an ability to work in a cooperative environment.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students.
- Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in a Health Sciences program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online m

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