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Practica Coordinator
@ University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
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Overview
The University of Victoria is hiring a full-time Practica Coordinator to secure and coordinate quality practice placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. The role involves liaising with health authorities and partner agencies across Canada, supporting preceptors, and tracking placement hours and prerequisites. A Bachelor of Nursing with at least three years of relevant experience and BCCNM registration (or eligibility for it) is required, with occasional travel and evening or weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Secure and coordinate nursing practicum placements for students
- Liaise with health authorities, partner agencies and academic institutions
- Provide resources and information to preceptors and host educators
- Track placement requests, completed hours and course prerequisites
- Liaise with student advisors on eligibility and practice requirements
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Nursing with at least three years of relevant experience
- Active BCCNM registration or eligibility and commitment to achieve it
- Superior written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong MS Office and complex database skills
- Graduate degree in a related field is an asset
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- 2026-11-15
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- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCCNM registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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University of Victoria
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 5001-10000 |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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Job description
Mandate
Practica Coordinators work as part of a team and are responsible for securing and coordinating quality practice placements for students in undergraduate and graduate programs that match curriculum learning goals and align with the student’s career aspirations. This role builds and maintains relationships with a network of resource people in various health and educational institutions across Canada to provide rich learning environments and opportunities for practica students to grow professionally. Practica Coordinators also work closely with faculty, student advisors, and administrative staff to assure policies, practices, and handbooks are updated and best practices are followed.
Objectives
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Practica Coordinators work as part of a team and are responsible for securing and coordinating quality practice placements for students in undergraduate and graduate programs that match curriculum learning goals and align with the student’s career aspirations. This role builds and maintains relationships with a network of resource people in various health and educational institutions across Canada to provide rich learning environments and opportunities for practica students to grow professionally. Practica Coordinators also work closely with faculty, student advisors, and administrative staff to assure policies, practices, and handbooks are updated and best practices are followed.
Objectives
- Liaise with nursing leaders and practicum coordinators from health authorities, partner agencies, health practitioners, colleges, and universities to secure and facilitate quality practicum placements for students.
- Provide information and resources for preceptors, field guides, and host educators who work directly with students.
- Track practice placement requests, completion of hours, and academic course prerequisites through databases and correspondence.
- Liaise with the student advisors regarding student eligibility for practice, calendar changes for practice requirements, and information to students.
- Working conditions may include occasional travel and evening or weekend work to represent the School to promote practice education placements.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge and awareness of trends in nursing education and health care practice environments, and innovative practice education models including Collaborative Learning Units (CLUs).
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated nursing professional experience preferably within community health and primary care nursing roles and settings.
- Demonstrated superior communication and conflict resolution skills, both written and verbal with the ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.
- Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with diverse collaborators including faculty, staff, and partner units.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to support the goals of the School of Nursing and the University’s Strategic Plan.
- Excellent and demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and strong skills in the use of MS Office applications and experience with complex databases.
- A graduate degree in a related field
- Additional experience in advanced practice education and leadership roles
- An understanding of UVic systems (such as FAST, Banner, HSD Data Apex database, PebblePad), online technologies, and distance education tools.
- Experience working professionally within a post-secondary environment.
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