HCAT 124 Lab Instructor 25:144A

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary institution in Fort St. John, BC is seeking a temporary full-time instructor for their Practical Nursing Program. The role entails delivering a course that integrates personal care skills with theoretical knowledge. Applicants must hold a diploma or degree in nursing, possess nursing experience in Canada, and demonstrate effective teaching skills. This position offers competitive hourly salary rates and involves working collaboratively within a supportive instructional team. Ideal candidates will show a commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum two years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience.
• Evidence of course work in Health Care Assistant Practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical nursing course and integrate theory with skill development.
• Foster a learning environment rooted in inquiry and evidence-informed practice.
• Collaborate within the Health Sciences department's instructional team.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Excellent communication skills

Team contribution

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (or willingness to complete)

Course in Indigenous cultural safety and humility

Job description

Term of Appointment

Term of Appt: March 30th- June 26th, 2026 (6-12 hrs/wk)

Start Date

Start date: March 2026

Location

Location: Fort St John, BC

Reporting to

Reporting to: Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary

Salary: $45.60 - $56.75/hr, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation pay and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. The period of campus closure that occurs between Christmas and New Year's Day is unpaid time.

Description

Northern Lights College's Practical Nursing Program is seeking a temporary, full-time instructor to deliver HCAT 124 Lab Instructor: Personal Care and Assistance. This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences, which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.

Schedule

• Mondays and Wednesdays

Responsibilities

As a member of the Health Sciences Department, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive instructional team. You are expected to pursue excellence in teaching by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and fostering a learning environment rooted in inquiry, reflection, and evidence-informed practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current unrestricted full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum of two or more years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience with relevant knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and of the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and current policies and procedures within a variety of care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners: completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or willingness to enroll and complete within 5 years. Where PIDP Is not yet complete, teaching ability must be demonstrated during the interview process.
• Evidence of completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility (e.g., San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training or an alternative course).
• Evidence of completion of course in learning hub: Health Care Assistant Practice in British Columbia.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Committed to student motivation and achievement; and
• Ability to contribute effectively as a team member.

Preferred

• Teaching experience as a nurse or health care professional.
• Preference will be given to current residents of BC.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/​or resume.