Bachelor of Science in Nursing Instructor – (Full-Time)

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness account

Paid vacation

Professional development funding

Tuition-free classes

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic seeks a full-time Nursing Instructor for the BScN program starting December 9, 2026. The role is probationary continuous with long-term stability and benefits, teaching across classrooms, labs, and clinical settings.

You’ll join a supportive, innovative environment, with professional development, travel for clinical instruction, and a pathway from clinicians to educators. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related discipline.
• Current RN registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS or recertification, willingness to obtain on hire.
• Immunization requirements for faculty RDPrequirements.
• Respiratory Fit Testing.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Criminal Record Check per Polytechnic policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, labs, and clinical settings with face-to-face and online delivery.
• Create learner-centered environment and update course material.
• Prepare, review, and update course content.
• Mark, grade and evaluate student work.
• Travel to urban and rural clinical sites as needed.
• Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to students.
• Contribute to program planning, curriculum development and scholarship.
• Participate in School and Polytechnic committees and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Online course delivery

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

RN license – Alberta (CRNA)

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Health and Wellness is hiring Full-Time Nursing Instructors for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program commencing employment December 9th, 2026. This is a permanent faculty position, officially classified as ‘Probationary Continuous’ — meaning you’ll join our team as a full-time instructor with long-term stability and comprehensive benefits.

Our collaborative four-year BScN degree with the University of Alberta prepares graduates to write the NCLEX and become Registered Nurses. As an instructor, you’ll teach in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings, inspire future nurses, and enjoy professional development opportunities in a supportive, innovative environment. Faculty may be assigned instructional workload that requires travel to urban and rural locations in addition to teaching on the RDP campus.

Why work at RDP?

• Work with passionate students and faculty
• Grow your teaching and discipline expertise
• Access mentorship and training through our Centre of Teaching and Learning and Faculty Navigator program
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and professional development funding

How We’ll Support Your Transition from Clinicians to Educators:

• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
• Teaching workshops from the Centre for Teaching & Learning, including the Introduction to Teaching & Learning
• Mentorship via the Nursing Faculty Navigator program
• Support from leadership and team members, including the Associate Dean, Chair, Recruiter, and Program Assistant

Ready to shape the future of nursing?For more information on becoming a nursing instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, where you’ll enjoy flexible and rewarding work as part of a supportive team, helping to shapethe future of nursing:

• Watchourvideo: RedDeerPolytechnic|NursingInstructors
• Learnabout: Benefits of being a Nursing Instructor
• Explore FacultyProfile|RedDeerPolytechnic atRDPformoredetails.

If you have any questions before applying, please email us at [e-mail].

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery.
• Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment which includes preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material
• Preparing, reviewing, and/or updating course material.
• Marking,grading,andevaluationofstudentwork
• Traveltourbanandruralsitesforclinicalinstruction
• Providingongoingfeedback, guidance, and assistance tostudents
• Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum development & review, project work, and scholarly activity
• ParticipatinginSchoolandPolytechnic-wideinitiativesand/orcommittees
• Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy
• Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

Instructors will uphold professional responsibilities and demonstrate RDP organizational values by adhering to related policies and practices. They will be supported through comprehensive onboarding experience, additional training from the Centre for Teaching& Learning, and mentorship through the Nursing Faculty Navigator program, designed tohelp transition from clinicians to educators.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related discipline
• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Registered Nursesof Alberta (CRNA)
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider or Recertification Certificate, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Current ImmunizationProgram–FacultyasperRDPrequirements
• RespiratoryFitTesting
• ValidDriver’sLicense
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recentclinical,acutecare,orpracticalexperience in an acute care environment
• Experienceteachingpost-secondarystudentsthroughinpersonoronlineformats

Salary:

Commensuratewitheducation andexperience.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Compensation is determined by the highest academic credential received and related experience. Please see the attached Faculty Salary Grids: FARDP Collective Agreement The Faculty Association at Red Deer Polytechnic (FARDP) and the related Collective Bargaining | Red Deer Polytechnic provides information on compensation for Instructors at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Continuous Probationary:

• Receive 45 days of paid vacation annually in addition to paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year
• Eligible for a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, including a Health Spending Account or a Wellness Account.
• Eligibleforindividualprofessionaldevelopmentfunding,additionalfree professional development opportunities offered through the institution, and tuition free classes.

Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Desired Start Date:

12/09/2026

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity orexpression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodationsin accordance withthe Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.