HCA Instructor – Lab, Theory, and Clinical (Talent Pool)

Western Community College; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary institution in British Columbia is seeking qualified Health Care Assistant Instructors to teach in theory, lab, and clinical settings at its Surrey campus. The ideal candidates will hold current nursing registration, have two years of Canadian nursing experience, and possess teaching competency for adult learners. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction and supporting students in their clinical placements. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with a student-centered approach to education.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver instruction to adult learners.
• Evidence of cultural safety training and completion of HCA related courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in theory, lab, and clinical settings.
• Supervise students during clinical placements.
• Guide students in clinical skills application.

Skills

Current unrestricted registration as an LPN, RN, or RPN

Ability to teach adult learners

Two years of full-time Canadian nursing experience

Experience with older adults

Cultural safety training

Education

Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent

Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice course

Job description

About Us

Western Community College is a privately held post-secondary institution in British Columbia offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree and over 65 diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, IT, legal studies, and more. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment that delivers industry-driven education and community-centered values.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking qualified and experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) Instructors to teach in our Lab, Theory, and/or Clinical components of the HCA program. Instructors may be assigned to morning or evening shifts, Monday through Friday, and occasionally weekends as needed. Positions are available at our Surrey campus, with opportunities also available at our Abbotsford campus. Clinical placements will take place within the Greater Vancouver Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in theory, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical placements in multi-level/complex care settings.
• Support and guide students in their understanding and application of clinical skills.
• Maintain a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Participate in program development and evaluation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current unrestricted registration as an LPN, RN, or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Teaching Competency: Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (e.g., Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent, or prior teaching experience with satisfactory references or evaluations).
• Clinical Experience: At least two years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1400 hours).
• Experience working with older adults with complex health needs.
• Experience or orientation in home support and multi-level/complex care.
• Cultural Safety Training: Evidence of completion of Indigenous cultural safety and humility coursework (e.g., San’yas training or equivalent).
• BC HCA Practice Course: Evidence of completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course (available via the Learning Hub).

Benefits

• Extended Health Care

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person