DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR

[email protected]; Thompson; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in northern Manitoba is seeking a College Instructor for the Diploma in Practical Nursing program. This full-time position calls for a Registered Nurse with relevant teaching experience, effective communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. You will be involved in both teaching and administrative roles while contributing to the growth of nursing education in the community. With generous compensation and benefits, this is a great opportunity for professionals looking to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Generous Total Compensation Package

Health benefits

Great pension plan

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an undergraduate degree in nursing.
• Active CRNM membership with no restrictions.
• Minimum 5 years of diverse nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Diploma in Practical Nursing programs, ensuring excellence in teaching.
• Maintain student records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Participate in student recruitment and program promotion.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with Indigenous issues

Education

Undergraduate degree in nursing

Graduate Nursing Degree or related graduate degree

Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

COMPETITION TYPE Open Competition to Public
COMPETITION NUMBER 25-080
CLOSING DATE July 10, 2025
SALARY RANGE Full-Time $84,050 to $104,854 per annum, plus remoteness allowance if applicable Part-Time $44.44 to $55.44 per hour, plus remoteness allowance if applicable
POSITION CLASSIFICATION College Instructor
POSITION LOCATION Thompson, Manitoba
POSITION TYPE Full-Time or Part Time, Term Position August 18, 2025 – June 30, 2026
APPLY TO Email: [e-mail] (PDF preferred format) University College of the North, Attention: Human Resources P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7 Fax: [phone]

DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR Faculty of Health
UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

DUTIES
Reporting to the Dean of Health, UCN is seeking qualified Instructor for the Diploma in Practical Nursing programs in Thompson, Manitoba. The instructor will be committed to excellence in teaching and promoting an interdisciplinary approach to care. In addition to teaching duties, the instructor will be responsible for classroom management, student supervision and advising, maintenance of student records and grades, curriculum review/development, and other administrative tasks. The successful incumbent will also assist with assigned activities including University College promotion, student recruitment, and various program administrative functions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Registered Nurse with an undergraduate degree in nursing; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
· Active CRNM membership with no restrictions
· Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing
· Diverse nursing experience, including medical-surgical, gerontology, OBS, mental health, and northern nursing
· Effective time management skills
· Effective communication skills
· Strong interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
· Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office 365
· Familiarity with issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern communities
· Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS
· Graduate Nursing Degree or graduate degree in related area
· Previous instructional experience
· Familiarity with curriculum development and delivery
· Ability to speak an Indigenous language

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
· Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
· Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry

· College Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previously completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.) UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba). For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca

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