Casual Instructor, Practical Nurse Program

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Whitehorse seeks a Casual Instructor for the Practical Nurse Program. This role is responsible for providing clinical instruction and supervision for nursing students during their practicum. Ideal candidates must have a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in nursing or a diploma in practical nursing, along with registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association. Experience in diverse healthcare settings is preferred and necessary skills include mentorship and course delivery. The position is tentatively from March 19 to April 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in diverse healthcare settings preferred.
• Registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction to nursing students in practicum.
• Introduce simulation and experiential learning approaches.
• Support skill development during clinical placements.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Mentorship

Experiential learning

Skill development

Course delivery

Education

Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in nursing

Diploma in practical nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Casual Instructor, Practical Nurse Program

Department: School of Health, Education and Human Services

Campus: Ayamdigut (Whitehorse)

Term: March 19, 2026 – April 20, 2026 (tentative)

Employment Opportunity No.: 26.03

Closing Date: ongoing

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide clinical instruction and supervision to students during their first practicum placement in Continuing Care. The role will introduce students to experiential learning, simulation, skill development, mentorship, and course delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to students during their first practicum placement in Continuing Care.
• Introduce experiential learning, simulation, skill development, mentorship, and course delivery.
• Schedule: Weekdays during the day (no nights or weekends) tentatively from March 19th to April 20th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in nursing, or diploma in practical nursing.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Yukon or eligibility to be licensed as a Practical Nurse in Yukon.
• Experience in diverse settings, including community care, long-term care, and acute care is preferred.
• Extensive experience in continuing care is an asset.
• Previous instructional experience is an asset but not essential.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter, including all relevant qualifications, to:

Elizabeth Chisholm
Instructor Nursing/Coordinator Practical Nursing Program
Email: [e-mail]

We retain resumes for up to 6 months and selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, Metis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.