Program Coordinator Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing Department

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$71,846 - $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You're passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College's reputation to inspire our students to do what they love - and it's clear, in your role, you're doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The faculty member in this position has:

• the responsibility to seek collegial decisions;
• the authority to act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending collegial resolution of the issue; and
• the responsibility to implement collegial decisions.

To Be Successful in This Position:

• Current RPN /RN registration (no restrictions) with BCCNM . If Selections Committee deems candidates applying for a position equitable in all respects, RPN registration is prioritized.
• Master's Degree required, Doctorate/PhD preferred in nursing or related field.
• A minimum of five years of recent post-secondary (or equivalent) teaching experience in psychiatric nursing with a demonstrated understanding of a variety of current educational methodologies.
• A minimum of five years clinical experience with a preference for experience in a variety of nursing practice areas.
• Demonstrated leadership competence.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated effective positive interpersonal and networking skills, including teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of all streams of Douglas College Psychiatric Nursing programs.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, curriculum development and program evaluation. Program recognition or accreditation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated self-direction, motivation, initiative and creativity.
• In-depth knowledge related to RPN context and scope of practice.
• Demonstrated advocacy and commitment to the psychiatric nursing profession.
• Knowledge of mental health needs and services throughout British Columbia
• and Canada.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education
• and psychiatric nursing practice.
• Represent the values, goals, and philosophy of the Psychiatric Nursing Department and Douglas College.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :


OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for oversite of the operational management of the Department of Psychiatric Nursing Program. This includes but is not limited to the co-creation of the strategic plan for the Department of Psychiatric Nursing in shared leadership within the Coordinating Committee for the Psychiatric Nursing Program ( BSPN ) ( DOPN ).
• Facilitates faculty input into the planning process for operations.
• Participates in coordinating the implementation of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing ( BSPN ) programs.
• Liaises closely with the Registrar's Office and Program Support & Services Specialist ensuring that courses are open for registration and that faculty have access to their courses.
• Participates in the long-range plans for program development, ensuring they are consistent with Douglas College policies and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives ( BCCNM ) Professional Standards, Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice and entry-level competencies.
• Ensures program requirements, protocols and operating procedures are appropriate, revised as necessary, and implemented in accordance with Douglas College policy and procedure
• Coordinates for program recognition processes and prepares reports as required for internal and external stakeholders (Annual Program Review - Douglas College; BCCNM reports)
• Jointly responsible with Staffing and Student Coordinator for ensuring year-round oversight of operational management responsibilities during vacation or leave periods.

BUDGET AND STAFFING

• Co-creates annual Education plan and staffing plan with Staffing and Student Coordinator. Liaises with Staffing and Student Coordinator about timetabling as required for coordinated operations.
• Jointly responsible with Staffing and Student Coordinator for all duties related to the selection of faculty required to fulfil the annual plan. Allocation and sharing of annual duties related to staffing decided jointly by coordinators in alignment with workload and responsibilities.
• Mutually coordinates with the Staffing and Student Coordinator the activities of the Selections Committee related to the selections and hiring of new faculty.
• Prepares and submits class submission report for the Office of the Registrar.
• Participates in preparing the operating and capital budget requests for the department.
• Ensures that program expenditures related to supplies, travel, and mileage are within approved budgeted parameters. Has signing authority for these expenditures. Makes recommendations to Dean/Associate Dean for adjustments as necessary.
• Jointly responsible with Coordinating Council to assess requirements for projects and/or new positions and developing the business case for proposals for Budget cycles.
• Completes the hiring and related processes for the hiring of contract for services (actors) and related matters.

CURRICULUM

• Coordinates Program Advisory Committee meetings and, in conjunction with others, implements recommendations as appropriate.
• Coordinates exam scheduling.
• Collaborates and provides input into curriculum updates and revisions as needed.
• Collaborates with Curriculum Coordinator regarding departmental goals and activities during Curriculum Professional Development.
• Assumes or delegates responsibility of regulatory supervision of psychiatric nursing student's clinical practice
• Communicates and provides input with the appropriate Coordinator(s) regarding semester operational and curriculum issues including planning course delivery.
• Provides advice to department and coordinating team on currency related to psychiatric nursing as a health profession in Canadian and international health care.

DEPARTMENTAL - FACULTY RELATIONS

• Ensures Department meetings are coordinated and that there is appropriate follow-up
• action on identified issues.
• Facilitates effective communication and decision-making within the department.
• Liaises with Departmental Coordinators as necessary.
• Chairs the DOPN Coordinating Committee.
• Ensures faculty professional development time and accountable time is coordinated with
• department plans.
• Provides faculty orientation to Program Requirements and Protocols, relevant operational processes and faculty roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinates coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities for faculty.
• Prepares Coordinator's report to submit to Dean and Associate Dean for the evaluation of contract and regular probationary faculty.
• Supports and promotes scholarly activity.
• Applies the Douglas College Collective Agreement to daily decision making.
• Collects, reviews and submits regular faculty vacation and professional developments requests.
• In collaboration with Staffing and Student Coordinator reviews PNUR faculty applications for leave of absences following the DCFA Collective Agreement and current work-related legislation (eg. Maternity leaves)

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - FACULTY RELATIONS

• Informs Dean/Associate Dean of department operations, problems and issues on an ongoing and regular basis.
• Coordinates representation of the Department of Psychiatric Nursing at Douglas College events.
• Coordinates membership to department and college committees.
• Ensures that the Communication and Resolution Process Guidelines are followed within the department.
• Collaborates with Staffing and Student Coordinator to ensures that probationary faculty evaluation processes are managed including collection of evaluation data as per DCFA Collective Agreement
• Ensure post-probationary evaluation process is managed as per guidelines.

EXTERNAL LIAISON

• Responsible for the forward facing development and maintenance of the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Program with external stakeholders and agencies.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other Douglas College departments, relevant regulatory bodies, professional groups, and other related educational programs.
• Coordinates representation of the department at external committees/events.
• Liaises with Health Science Coordinators, Health Science CE Manager, and Experiential Operations Manager to ensure best practice, alignment, and identification of current resources for students and faculty.
• Assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Program Advisory Committee, including developing the PAC agenda (in collaboration with PAC Char). Works with Program Support & Service Specialist regarding the Program Advisory Committee meetings and implements recommendations as appropriate. .
• Participates in recruitment and information sessions on a rotating basis with the Staffing and Student Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator.

Additional Information
The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Department of Psychiatric Nursing. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has 7 sections of time release available for the 2025-2026 academic year. Release time may be subject to revision dependent on operational requirements.
Posting Number 00703F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Program Coordinator Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing Department Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025 End Date 08/31/2028 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/28/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 23, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.