Nursing Specialist
Develop high-quality adaptive quiz assessment items and rationales for a Canadian Dosage Calculation course. Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure content aligns with learning objectives and nursing education standards.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job Title : Dosage Calculation Nursing Subject Matter Expert (SME) Position Type : Contract (Remote) Education Requirement : Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher Experience Required : Minimum 2 years teaching Dosage Calculation course at the undergraduate or graduate level in Canada Position Overview : We are seeking a qualified and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop high-quality assessment items aligned with course outcomes for a Canadian Dosage Calculation course. The SME will collaborate with instructional designers and academic leads to ensure that all items reflect current best practices, support critical thinking, and adhere to item-writing standards for nursing education. Key Responsibilities : ● Develop Adaptive Quiz Assessment items (e.g., multiple choice, select-all-that-apply, prioritizing/step) specific to nursing research topics. ● Ensure items are accurate, original, evidence-based, and aligned with course learning objectives. ● Provide rationales for correct and incorrect responses to support learner understanding. ● Collaborate with the content team to revise or improve existing items for clarity, rigor, and relevance. ● Apply principles of academic integrity and copyright compliance in all authored work. ● Adhere to item-writing guidelines, including cognitive level targets (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy), and accessibility best practices. Required Qualifications : ● Active, unencumbered RN license (BSN required; MSN or higher preferred) in Canada ● Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience ● Minimum of 3–5 years in nursing education, curriculum development, or item writing ● Strong knowledge of : ○ Drug calculation concepts ○ Prelicensure nursing education standards ○ Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, student-appropriate language ○ Strong written communication and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications : ● Prior experience as an SME or content author for nursing education products ● Experience working with instructional design teams or digital learning platforms. Work Expectations : ● Contract-based, remote position ● Adherence to project timelines and deliverables ● Participation in periodic check-ins or content reviews.
What you’ll do
Develop high-quality adaptive quiz assessment items and rationales for a Canadian Dosage Calculation course. Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure content aligns with learning objectives and nursing education standards.
Requirements
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher and an active Canadian RN license. Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience in nursing education and clinical practice, specifically teaching dosage calculation.
Other relevant skills
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- Dosage Calculation
- Item Writing
- Curriculum Development
- Nursing Education
- Bloom's Taxonomy
- Academic Integrity
- Clinical Nursing
- Instructional Design
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Drug Calculation Concepts
Job areas
- Education
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
