Clinical Supervisor Part-Time (Travel Required)
About the role
Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
Position Summary:
The role of the Clinical Supervisor - Nursing Programs, is to provide students with appropriate learning experiences in a clinical setting. It requires the use of critical thinking skills and accurate judgment within an environment that is physically and intellectually demanding in addition to assisting students in these programs to meet the course learning outcomes in their clinical experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Provides students with appropriate learning experiences.
- Selects clients for student care.
- Reviews and clarifies the nursing practice course expectations.
- Maintains an effective and harmonious relationship with members of the health care team, the students, clients and their families, and medical staff. Supervises and monitors ongoing client care provided by students.
- Utilizes set educational guidelines, policies, and procedures of the clinical agency and educational institution, and guidelines for professional standards.
- Prepares to intervene when the client’s condition suddenly changes and the student is unprepared to handle the situation, the student is not at the required level to deal with a complex medical crisis, or when the student acts in an unsafe manner.
- Makes changes to clinical assignments and organizational plans to accommodate unanticipated events (e.g., client’s surgery time moved ahead one hour with only 15 minutes notice, IV pump alarm requires immediate “troubleshooting”, etc.).
- Works collaboratively with faculty and other clinical supervisors to determine and implement an effective learning environment.
- Assesses students’ performance
- Adheres to the learning outcome criteria and uses established forms and evaluation tools as written and prepared by the course professor.
- Makes accurate assessments and judgments regarding students’ ability to perform the steps of the nursing process as taught in nursing theory classes.
- Records observations on student clinical performance and shares the written notes with students; provides verbal clarification if necessary.
- Seeks input from clinical agency nursing staff, especially when there is an incident or area of concern regarding a student’s performance.
- Determines if students’ clinical performance has met the course learning outcomes in relevant Practical Nursing or BScN courses, in consultation with the clinical coordinator/professor.
Qualifications:
Education
- A completed four (4) year degree in Nursing or, Two (2) year diploma in Nursing is required. Must be a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a Certificate of Completion.
- Must have current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of recent practical experience in Nursing with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, to communicate with tact/diplomacy with external clinical agencies, students, staff and faculty.
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Email, online Calendar system, and Blackboard.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
- A valid G-class Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel.
- Well-developed human relations and communication skills (verbal and written) to interact effectively with staff and the public are required.
Note: A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
Job Details
External Posting Date: August 27, 2025
External Closing Date: Untill Filled
Pay Range: PT Support - RN - (Hiring Range: $41.44 - $49.15) - Dependent on Experience
Hours: TBD
Work Type: On-site
Shift: 10 (0700-1700h) or 12 (0700-1900h) hour day shifts (Tues to Thurs)
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Job Type: Part-time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Clinical Supervisor Part-Time (Travel Required)
About the role
Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
Position Summary:
The role of the Clinical Supervisor - Nursing Programs, is to provide students with appropriate learning experiences in a clinical setting. It requires the use of critical thinking skills and accurate judgment within an environment that is physically and intellectually demanding in addition to assisting students in these programs to meet the course learning outcomes in their clinical experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Provides students with appropriate learning experiences.
- Selects clients for student care.
- Reviews and clarifies the nursing practice course expectations.
- Maintains an effective and harmonious relationship with members of the health care team, the students, clients and their families, and medical staff. Supervises and monitors ongoing client care provided by students.
- Utilizes set educational guidelines, policies, and procedures of the clinical agency and educational institution, and guidelines for professional standards.
- Prepares to intervene when the client’s condition suddenly changes and the student is unprepared to handle the situation, the student is not at the required level to deal with a complex medical crisis, or when the student acts in an unsafe manner.
- Makes changes to clinical assignments and organizational plans to accommodate unanticipated events (e.g., client’s surgery time moved ahead one hour with only 15 minutes notice, IV pump alarm requires immediate “troubleshooting”, etc.).
- Works collaboratively with faculty and other clinical supervisors to determine and implement an effective learning environment.
- Assesses students’ performance
- Adheres to the learning outcome criteria and uses established forms and evaluation tools as written and prepared by the course professor.
- Makes accurate assessments and judgments regarding students’ ability to perform the steps of the nursing process as taught in nursing theory classes.
- Records observations on student clinical performance and shares the written notes with students; provides verbal clarification if necessary.
- Seeks input from clinical agency nursing staff, especially when there is an incident or area of concern regarding a student’s performance.
- Determines if students’ clinical performance has met the course learning outcomes in relevant Practical Nursing or BScN courses, in consultation with the clinical coordinator/professor.
Qualifications:
Education
- A completed four (4) year degree in Nursing or, Two (2) year diploma in Nursing is required. Must be a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a Certificate of Completion.
- Must have current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of recent practical experience in Nursing with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, to communicate with tact/diplomacy with external clinical agencies, students, staff and faculty.
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Email, online Calendar system, and Blackboard.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
- A valid G-class Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel.
- Well-developed human relations and communication skills (verbal and written) to interact effectively with staff and the public are required.
Note: A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
Job Details
External Posting Date: August 27, 2025
External Closing Date: Untill Filled
Pay Range: PT Support - RN - (Hiring Range: $41.44 - $49.15) - Dependent on Experience
Hours: TBD
Work Type: On-site
Shift: 10 (0700-1700h) or 12 (0700-1900h) hour day shifts (Tues to Thurs)
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Job Type: Part-time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.