JOB TITLE:

 Instructor I- Nursing Department/ Division of Health Sciences

SALARY:

$5,602.10 - $6,144.56 (Z5-2)

WORK AREA:

Division of Health Sciences/ Department of Nursing, Healthcare Institutions and Facilities

TIME OF WORK:

Various sessions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

REPORTS TO:

Senior Tutor, Division of Health Sciences ; Tutor 1, Head of Department of Nursing

LIAISES/WORKS WITH:

All staff & Students

SUPERVISES:

N/A

LIST OF DUTIES:

• Assumes responsibility for instruction and all other activities/mechanisms related to the effective teaching of his/her subject(s), including but not limited to:

1. Instruction for the effective teaching of clinical skills.
2. Integration of clinical experience with theoretical work.

• Is responsible for ensuring that all students being taught are fully conversant with the details of syllabuses, annual and semester programmes, format of examinations papers etc.;
• Prepares annual, semester and monthly plans for work to be covered by the class, submits and discusses plans of work with Tutor 1, Head of Department of Nursing and/or Senior Tutor, makes the information available to classes concerned;
• Assumes responsibility for class motivation, performance, attendance and discipline and maintains records of unsatisfactory or outstanding student performance on appropriate forms for action by Tutor 1, or Senior Tutor, if necessary;
• Ensures that the relevance of the subject to the student, to other subjects in the programme of study and to the student’s lifelong goals is fully understood by students from the time of entry to the College;
• Advises the Tutor 1, and Senior Tutor on changes and developments required in the teaching of his/her subject(s);
• Carries out on-going self and class evaluation of the teaching and learning of his/her subject and aims at improvement of overall student performance;
• Assumes responsibility for continuity of methods and principles and for syllabus adjustment in the teaching of his/her subject during any periods of absence from duty;
• Assumes responsibility for initiating change and development for the overall improvement of his/her teaching function and classroom success. Where changes constitute a radical departure from the norm, the Instructor should seek approval from the Senior Tutor;
• Assumes responsibility for conducting regular testing and assessment and for maintaining detailed records of students’ progress;
• Reviews students’ texts and reference texts available in the Library regularly, and in any case not less than once annually. In conjunction with the other tutorial staff in the subject, makes recommendations to the Senior Tutor for changes in student texts and for library orders for submission to the Librarian;
• Contributes whenever possible to the general improvement of the Division and the College for example, by active participation in Advisory or Specialist Committee work when necessary;
• Undertakes additional responsibilities in the interest of the efficient running of the College when requested to do so by the Senior Tutor, Deputy Principal or Principal, especially in the following situations:

1. any emergency
2. major project work by the College
3. beginning and end of semester activities
4. special functions held by the College

• Encourages and promotes intra-and inter-Divisional activities at both staff and student level;
• Performs any other reasonable duty that he/she may be called upon to do by any duly authorized person.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Qualification

• A Master’s degree in nursing or a related discipline from a recognized University
• Post graduate Certification in midwifery from a recognized Institution.
• A diploma in Education or equivalent would be an asset.
• A qualification in Community Nursing would be an asset.

Licensure /Certification

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Barbados.
• Registered Midwife with an active license with the Nursing Council of Barbados.

Experience

• Not less than five (5) years as a practicing midwife in labour and delivery.
• Teaching experience would be an asset.
• Experience in Community Nursing would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the mission and vision of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of the functions and duties of the post and how they contribute to the mission and vision.
• Relevant knowledge of the Public Service Act CAP. 25.
• Relevant knowledge of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2012-19.
• Relevant knowledge of the Safety & Health 2005-12.
• General knowledge of the BCC Staff Manual.
• Computer literacy.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of operating electronic equipment provided.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the latest trends, techniques and developments in the teaching and practice of the respective disciplines
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and develop others;
• Demonstration of effective interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Good organisational skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Demonstration of good Time Management skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work speedily and accurately under pressure;
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

ON THE JOB TRAINING: As required

DESIRABLE TRAITS:

• Must be prepared to keep up to date in the profession.
• Must be willing to encourage and support organizational initiatives.
• Must be willing to share information, knowledge and resources with others when required to do so;
• Must maintain high moral and ethical standards.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

• Permanent in nature.

Vacation Leave

• Members of the teaching staff are normally free to take vacation when students are officially on holiday. However, you may be required to work or attend staff development sessions during these periods if the exigencies of the College so demand. All employees will be granted no less that the statutory minimum period of leave in any financial year;

Sick Leave

• Twenty-one (21) days sick leave, may be granted per calendar year in the case of serving officers, and fourteen (14) days per calendar year in the case of temporary officers.
• Based on the nature of the position, it may be necessary to work outside of normal hours, for which there will be no compensation.