Access to Practical Nursing Instructor(s) (25:056A)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lights College is seeking a temporary part-time instructor for its Practical Nursing Program. The role involves delivering courses focused on nursing care and assessment, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, with a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent Canadian nursing experience.
• Current practicing license as an LPN, RPN, RN or NP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Integrated Nursing Practice courses.
• Assist learners in applying nursing knowledge through clinical decision making.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Term of Appt: August - October, 2025

Start date: August 23, 2025

Reporting to: Associate Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary:	$45.60 - $56.75/hr, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% in lieu of benefits on regular earnings, 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay day.
Description:	NLC's Practical Nursing Program requires temporary, part-time instructor(s) to deliver the following courses: APNP 135: Integrated Nursing Practice -Theory/Lab Dates: August 23 - Oct 10, 2025 Total Contract Hours: 180 APNP 135: Integrated Nursing Practice - Lab B Dates: September 11 - Oct 10, 2025 Total Contract Hours: 75 This course emphasizes the art and science of nursing, focusing on the development of nursing care and assessment. Learners will apply nursing knowledge through the practice of clinical decision making, nursing assessments, and nursing interventions aimed at the promotion of health, independence, and comfort. Classroom, laboratory, simulation, and other practice experiences will assist learners to integrate theory from other Access courses to provide sage, competent, and ethical nursing care with clients.
Qualifications:	Required: Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or another relevant undergraduate degree or professional qualification may be considered. Current practicing license as an LPN, RPN, RN or NP with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives with no limits or conditions or another relevant professional license. Minimum two years (full-time equivalent) of recent Canadian nursing experience. Ability to function effectively as a team member. Committed to student motivation and achievement; and Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Preferred: Completed course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility. Teaching experience as a nurse or health care professional; and/or A credential in adult education, such as the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.