Clinical Instructor- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Okanagan, BC)

Stenberg College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 7,103,000 - 10,117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Administrative time

Job summary

Stenberg College in the Okanagan, British Columbia, invites an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our RDPN Clinical Instructional Faculty on a contract-to-contract, part-time basis. The role offers 1–2 shifts weekly (8–12 hours each) with a starting wage of $62.50/hour and paid orientation.

The instructor will supervise students during clinical practice and mentor them through real patient care while collaborating with a dedicated education team. Ontario?

Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with active practicing registration (in good standing) with BCCNM.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an RPN.
• Experience in both acute and community care settings is an asset.
• Clinical instructor experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory supervision of students during their clinical practice experience.
• Offer support and mentorship to students while they care for patients.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure quality clinical instruction.

Skills

Mentorship

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing

Master's degree (completed or in progress) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Clinical Instructor- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Okanagan, BC)

Job Category : Education/CLT/Student Services

Requisition Number : CLINI001259

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

Stenberg College seeks an organized, passionate, and relationship-driven Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (RDPN) Clinical Instructional Faculty in Okanagan, British Columbia.

Are you a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) who's passionate about mentoring the next generation of psychiatric nurses? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Program:

For the past 19 years, Stenberg College has been an industry leader in providing psychiatric nursing education in British Columbia.

The RDPN program is the only psychiatric nursing program in B.C. that is offered province-wide to 7 regions through a hybrid, blended delivery, 8-semester, 147-credit program. Students engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning through online theory courses, complete in-person lab simulation at one of our five regional lab spaces, and in-person clinical practice experiences that expose students to a variety of health status, across the life span, and with varying complexity.

• Location: Okanagan, BC ( Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon)
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Contract/Part-time, In-Person
• Schedule: 1–2 shifts per week (8–12 hours each)
• Start Date: The next contract begins November 30, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to complete hiring, onboarding, training, and orientation approximately one month prior to the contract start date.
• Compensation: Starting at $62.50/hour, plus paid orientation and administrative time

What You Will Do:

As a clinical instructor, you would be providing regulatory supervision of students while they complete their clinical practice experience. You would provide support and mentorship to students while they provide care to their assigned patients.

Who You Are:

The candidates will require the following:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with active practicing registration (in good standing) with the BCCNM
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Experience in both acute and community care settings is considered an asset
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing/ Psychiatric Nursing required; Masters degree (completed or in progress) preferred
• Previous clinical instructor experience is preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of software applications and communication tools, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent interpersonal, mentorship, and communication skills with a passion for student learning and development

Our Core Values

We are guided by values that shape everything we do:

• Connectedness and Inclusivity
• Collaboration and Innovation
• Accountability and Integrity
• Adaptability and Responsiveness
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Stenberg College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may face

barriers. We believe that diversity strengthens our team, encourages innovation, and fosters a more compassionate workplace.

Please note, although we appreciate all applications, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview