Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences

White Spot; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian college in Coquitlam is hiring a Contract Faculty in Psychiatric Nursing to teach clinical and theory courses. The role involves instructing students, evaluating progress, and facilitating a collaborative learning environment. Candidates must have a Master's degree or be enrolled in a Master's program, along with strong interpersonal skills and teaching experience in nursing. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres

Qualifications

• Current RPN/RN registration with BCCNM.
• Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or laboratory settings.
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and facilitate learning in clinical practice courses.
• Evaluate student progress in college courses.
• Manage learning activities and resources.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Therapeutic communication

Curriculum development

Initiative and creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Enrolment in a Master's program (PhD preferred)

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You're passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College's reputation to inspire our students to do what they love - and it's clear, in your role, you're doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Psychiatric Nursing invites applications for contract faculty to teach clinical practice courses (medical, surgical settings) as well as theory, communication and psychomotor skills laboratory courses in classroom settings for all levels of the Bachelor Science in Psychiatric Nursing Program.

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction. You will participate in team collaboration.

Current RPN /RN registration with BCCNM

• A Master's degree in Nursing or related field for regular positions or enrolment in a Master's program (PhD preferred).
• Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or
• laboratory settings in a nursing program or equivalent (preferred).
• Recent clinical and/or teaching experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation (an asset).
• Effective interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of therapeutic communication.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education and psychiatric nursing practice.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to self-direct in order to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and contribute to team activities.
• Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, course work, in-services).
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity in practice.

Additional Information
The Psychiatric Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Douglas College is hiring a contract faculty instructor, to begin September 2, 2025. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus.
Posting Number 00725F Position Type Faculty - Contract Position Title Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 07/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 11, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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