Notice: Upcoming Call for Content Developers for Abortion Care Online Modules

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CASN is planning to issue a request for proposals (RFP) process in March 2025 for two (2) to six (6) developers to create content (e.g. text, figures, quizzes, etc.) for three online modules that will support the use of the Entry-to-Practice Abortion Care Competencies for Undergraduate Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Education in Canada. The content will be developed in English and CASN will translate the content into French.

The modules will provide information and resources relevant to the competencies. The modules will also focus on reducing barriers among underserved populations. The target audience for the modules will be nurse educators, and nurses in other practice roles and may also be of interest to nursing students or other health professionals.

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**UPDATE** View the published Content Developers for Abortion Care Online Modules Request for Proposals (RFP)

Budget and Timelines

The total budget for content development is $6,000 (approximately $2,000/per module). The allocation of funds for the creation of each module may vary and will reflect the proportion of work required. The timeframe for content development is April – December 2025.

Timeframe: Procurement

Content developers will need to be selected by the end of March 2025. Thus, the call for content developers will require a short response window of approximately five (5) business days.

Qualifications

  • Content developers must be Registered Nurses (RNs) or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience. Note: Applications from individuals who have strong experience related to abortion care will be considered.
  • Content developers must demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and a strong interest in reproductive health care, with a particular focus on abortion care, as detailed in the Abortion Care Competencies. Relevant experience may include clinical practice, education, training, policy development, or research.
  • Content developers should demonstrate a solid understanding of the abortion care landscape in Canada, including policies, clinical guidelines, and best practices. They should be knowledgeable about systemic and structural barriers to abortion care in Canada.
  • Some relevant clinical experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare.
  • Educator in education or clinical fields.
  • Experience in developing teaching or learning resources would be an asset.
  • No technical experience required in instructional design.

Applications

Interested content developers will be asked to complete an online application form. CASN is looking to award no less than two (2) individuals.

CASN is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes applications of persons across a diversity of gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, Indigenous identities, racialized identities, and disabilities and/or neurodivergences.

Individual applications: Individuals will be asked to indicate the module(s) they are interested in developing. Individuals applying are expected to collaborate with other selected content developers to ensure there is no overlap in the content and that a diversity of topics are covered.