Access to Practical Nursing Lab Instructor (APNP 135) 25:145

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in British Columbia is seeking a temporary part-time instructor for the Practical Nursing Program. The successful candidate will deliver the Integrated Nursing Practice A course, emphasizing nursing care and assessment. The role involves fostering a supportive learning environment and integrating theory with practical skills. Qualified candidates should have a nursing diploma or degree, teaching ability, and a commitment to cultural safety. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience and those residing in BC.

Benefits

Additional pay for benefits

Vacation pay

Statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current unrestricted registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum of two years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners.
• Evidence of coursework in Indigenous cultural safety.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Deliver APN 135: Integrated Nursing Practice A course.
• Use diverse instructional strategies for effective teaching.
• Foster a supportive learning environment.
• Integrate nursing theory with practical experiences.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Ability

Team Collaboration

Nursing Knowledge

Cultural Safety Awareness

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing or BSc in Nursing

Provincial Instructor Diploma Program

Job description

Term of Appt: February 10th - June 19th 2026 (6-12 hrs/wk)

Start date: February 2026

Reporting to: Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary: $47.83 - $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, 6% vacation pay and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. The period of campus closure that occurs between Christmas and New Year's Day is unpaid time.

Description: Northern Lights College's Practical Nursing Program is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor to deliver APN 135: Integrated Nursing Practice A. 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.

Schedule:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, the occasional Friday

As a member of the Health Sciences Department, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive instructional team. You are expected to pursue excellence in teaching by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and fostering a learning environment rooted in inquiry, reflection, and evidence-informed practice.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current unrestricted full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum of two or more years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience with relevant knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and of the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and current policies and procedures within a variety of care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners: completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or willingness to enroll and complete within 5 years. Where PIDP Is not yet complete, teaching ability must be demonstrated during the interview process.
• Evidence of completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility (e.g., San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training or an alternative course).
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Committed to student motivation and achievement; and
• Ability to contribute effectively as a team member.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience as a nurse or health care professional.
• Preference will be given to current residents of BC.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

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.