Pre-Placement Nurse (Temporary Part Time: November 2026 - February 2028)

Pre-Placement Nurse (Temporary Part Time: November 2026 - February 2028)

Status: Temporary Part Time: November 2026 – February 2028

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus: IAHS (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: $42.38 per hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation

Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available

Posting Date: September 28th, 2026

Closing Date: October 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Preplacement Nurse supports the Preplacement Office by confirming and implementing legislative contractual health requirements, validating health records, and assisting students and staff prior to commencing academic placements. The incumbent maintains strict confidentiality and supports students and staff in successfully completing their Non-Academic Requirement (NARs).

The role is responsible for communicating NARs to students/staff (in-person, via phone, email), participating in program orientations, entering and verifying health data, monitoring student compliance, and supporting academic departments.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter resource to the full-time Preplacement Nurse and provides guidance to academic programs on current immunization and health policies, as needed.

What you’ll be doing:

Act as Clinical Support of Preplacement Services

• Monitors any changes in guidelines and protocols through a variety of resources as they apply to student placement health requirements and communicates these changes to a sub-committee and/or Director on a regular basis. These resources include: Canadian TB Standards, Canadian Immunization Guide, Public Health, WHO, CDC recommendations, placement facility requirements, program requirements, and Mohawk College guidelines.
• Maintains communication and rapport with area Public Health department and communicates any changes to the Director and the Preplacement team.
• Monitors the Preplacement Nurse email to ensure quick response times to inquiries from students and faculty/staff.
• Gathers and monitors standards on flu and COVID clinics from community partners and disseminate to academic areas and students. Promotes the importance of immunizations and increases student awareness, particularly for those programs where it is “strongly recommended and required” by placement facilities.
• Guides and advises students on the implications of not completing Non-academic requirements and impacts on program outcomes.
• Consults with the Director and Preplacement Program Officers to collaborate on best practices and processes.
• Acts as the liaison with the local and surrounding Infection Control Network and recommends how to best implement practices. Attends relevant seminars and workshops related to infection control.
• Monitors and suggests changes to the NARs database. Identifies database concerns and issues and works collaboratively to resolve issues. Keeps Director up to date as issues arise and are resolved.
• Provides clinical input to the regular review of pre-placement health requirements and the processes and forms for their collection to ensure requirements are current and that information to students is the most helpful in gaining compliance.

Coordinates and Implements Student Verification

• Reviews, tracks, verifies, and certifies non-academic requirements (NARs) for placement students and faculty/staff.
• Assists students with the completion of pre-placement health requirements. This requires counselling students, noting deficiencies, and referring to Health Care Providers, as required.
• Works in collaboration with Preplacement Program Officers to ensure deadlines are met and risks are identified.
• Advises and provides resources for program orientation to outline requirements and answer questions.
• Communicates requirements for compliance with students (by providing ongoing student support related to Q&A’s, submission status, and new requirements).
• Advises students on completion expectations and implications.
• Analyzes and problem solves to support the successful completion of TB tests and immunization requirements.
• Completes secondary placement site requirements for students attending placement outside of Hamilton.
• Monitors student compliance by analyzing NARs database reports and provides input to academic areas on compliance, as required.
• Liaises and coordinates with the Preplacement Program Officers with data collection and verification process.
• Enters data and documentation into department database.
• Liaises with the academic areas in matters related to health-related NARs.
• Scans, shreds, and files documentation, ensuring that processes meet privacy and storage requirements.
• Exhibits strong external relations, while maintaining student confidentiality, through contacts from other educational facilities and health care agencies.
• Participates in program promotional activities.

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Registered Nurse holding a current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration.
• Skills acquired through the attainment of a Nursing Degree or equivalency of experience and education.
• 3 years of experience working within a fast-paced nursing environment and possess strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NirvSystem would be an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to gain experience and build relationships at a Hamilton/Niagara Top Employer.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Option to enroll in Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• Discounted rate for full-service athletic facility and instructor-led classes.
• Opportunities to engage in wellness events and activities.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/