Emergency Services Instructor

EMR

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What We Offer

• NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada's newest polytechnic, committed to being the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.
• We are seeking candidates who hold a minimum of a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and maintain a current practice permit in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics. An Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma is considered an asset. Candidates with other health professional designations that support interdisciplinary teaching may also be considered. A minimum of two years of full-time paramedic/healthcare practice is required, and previous experience in EMS/Healthcare education is highly preferred.
• Ideal candidates will embody professionalism and possess a positive attitude towards education. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with students. Candidates should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and exhibit self-direction and motivation.
• Successful candidates will have the ability to provide guidance and direction to others, as well as demonstrate creativity in problem-solving. A strong awareness of the goals and vision of Northwestern Polytechnic and EMS education is essential.
• Candidates would ideally possess the following:
• Basic Cardiac Life Support instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor
• International Trauma Life Support instructor
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor
• First Responder Mental Health instructor
• Development and delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
• Operating High-fidelity manikins and scenario development
• Operating simulation management systems
• Proficient with learning management systems and online instruction
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook
• Candidates selected for an interview must provide their registration practice permit and all relevant certificates. The interview process will include a panel questioning session and a "teaching" segment. During this teaching session, candidates will be required to deliver a concise visual presentation on an EMS skill, to be revealed upon contact for an interview, and the presentation should be supported by documentation or handouts that would typically be provided to students. All supplies will be provided for the demonstration, and all candidates will be expected to demonstrate the EMS skill during the interview. Following the demonstration, candidates should be prepared to respond to questions related to the showcased skill.
• Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

How to Apply

• Only applications received electronically will be considered.
• Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
• a cover letter;
• reference list;
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
• proof of credentials, certificates, and
• a teaching philosophy statement
• To apply, go to http://www.nwpolytech.ca/careers and select the job posting. All job postings close at 11:59pm on the specified posting date.
• We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
• Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca .
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