Course Information

Course Prefix: NURS Course Number: 1333

Course Section: SJ02A Course Name: Wolokehkitimkil - Indigenous Health and Healing

Term: Fall Campus: Saint John

Faculty: Science, Applied Science and Engineering, Faculty of Department: Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of

Position Start Date: Position End Date:

Requested By: Lorna Butler, Dean

Days: Tuesday Time: 09:00 - 11:50 am

Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3

Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus

Stipend Amount: $

Curriculum Context

Knowledge and its Application

With direction, recognizes the importance of developing a culturally safe nursing practice and how colonization and racism have shaped the health outcomes of Indigenous people in Canada.

With direction, recognizes the values of Indigenous knowledge, ways of knowing, being, and doing, to promote health and wellness.

Communication

2.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the socio-historical context of Indigenous peoples that is relevant to nursing practice.

2.2 Beginning awareness of elements of oral and traditional communication, incorporating appropriate aids to convey ideas and opinions that are culturally safe and appropriate.

2.3 With assistance use relevant information and communication technologies (ICT’s) to support communication, professionalism, and academic writing as required.

Critical Thinking/Skills of Analysis

3.1 With assistance, considers physical, cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial arguments based on differing Indigenous beliefs about health and wellness as a guide for nursing practice.

3.2 Begins to reflect and consider one’s own position and experiences regarding Indigenous health and wellness while recognizing the limits of personal privilege and knowledge.

Professional Identity





4.1 Identifies concepts of professional standards and nursing code of ethics to guide nursing care in the context of Indigenous Health and healing.

4.2 Identifies the importance of inter/intra-qualified practice, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers and demonstrates a beginning understanding of one’s own personal leadership style.

4.3. With assistance, recognizes gaps in one’s knowledge of nursing and related fields, and with guidance develops and uses strategies to address learning needs.

4.4 Recognizes individual health promotion practices to maintain balance and personal wellness.

5.1 Recognizes the influences of social, cultural, political, and economic structures on professional nursing practice to deepen insight and relationship building with Indigenous Peoples.

5.2 Compares and contrasts difference in health outcomes, cultural variations, and service delivery for those experiencing mental health challenges, based on the social determinants of health.

5.3 Uses basic understanding of culture, society, and history to engage with individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges and to formulate relevant approaches to care that are culturally sensitive.

Course Description

The focus of this course deals with Aboriginal health issues, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, and Indigenous teachings and practices. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency.

Note:This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have an undergraduate degree (preferably in Nursing) and experience as an educator. Preference will be given to indigenous peoples.

Disposition

none

Successful Applicant(s)

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

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📌 Wolokehkitimkil - Indigenous Health and Healing (New Brunswick)
🏢 University of New Brunswick
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