Description
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.
