Opportunities

Salary Information

HL24 - $86,572.00 - $112,544.00 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

The School of Health Sciences delivers full-time and part-time programs across multiple campuses, along with a wide range of customized and continuing education offerings. The School collaborates closely with the Department of Health & Community Services and various regulatory bodies to ensure graduates meet entry-level competencies that support public health and safety. The Associate Dean primarily oversees the Practical Nursing and Personal Care Attendant programs but will also assist with other Health Sciences programming as needed.

• Provide academic and administrative leadership to support PN & PCA program quality, integrity, and student success.
• Act as the main contact for PN & PCA program requirements and compliance across campuses and clinical agencies.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory standards across all sites.
• Coordinate special projects and initiatives to advance health sciences programming.
• Collaborate with campus teams on budgeting, planning, and project implementation.
• Oversee IT and systems orientation for students and faculty (e.g., D2L, SharePoint).
• Support onboarding and resource provision for new faculty across programs.
• Promote faculty development and professional collaboration within the School.
• Advise the Dean on quality assurance, program improvement, and strategic development.
• Other related tasks as required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, Leadership, or related Health Sciences field.
• Recent, relevant experience in Nursing or a related Health Sciences field.
• Teaching experience (asset).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of Health Sciences regulatory and compliance. 
• Ability to plan, develop, and enhance health sciences programming.
• Ability to plan and deliver special projects and initiatives.
• Ability to review and analyze data.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a demonstrated ability to articulate a vision and strategy for developing experiential, student-centered programming.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Relationship building.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. 
• Ability to travel. Travel within the province will be required.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sarah Gaudon, Selection Board Chair, by email at sarah.gaudon@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!