Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP) instructor

College of New Caledonia; Prince George; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A local college in Prince George is seeking a Health Care Assistant Program instructor. The role involves delivering the nursing program and supporting student goals. The ideal candidate should have nursing qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary ranges from $73,879 to $87,659, based on experience. Applications are now open.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse certificate or Registered Nurse Diploma required.
• 5 years of recent experience in nursing with gerontological experience.
• Teaching experience and education in adult education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Health Care Assistant Program.
• Contribute to student goals and the College’s vision.
• Act professionally to promote a positive work atmosphere.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Leadership skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certificate or Registered Nurse Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (or a degree in progress) in a related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP) instructor

Job Title: Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP) instructor

Faculty Appointment Types: Full Time-Limited Term Sessional Non-NRSL

Job Summary: The College of New Caledonia has an opportunity for an instructor to deliver the Health Care Assistant Program. You will be part of the education team at CNC, engaged in contributing to and supporting student goals and the College’s vision and goals. In addition, you will contribute to a positive work experience by acting and communicating in a manner that allows you to get along with students, co‑workers, management and provincial partners.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are:

• Licensed Practical Nurse certificate or Registered Nurse Diploma
• Current and practicing licensure with the College of British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• 5 years of recent experience in the nursing profession with expertise and recent gerontological experience in community care settings and complex care facilities
• Computer literacy with a desire to incorporate electronic learning platforms into overall program curriculum and courses as required for this program.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or a degree in progress) in a related field to nursing or education/Provincial Instructors Diploma Program (PIDP)
• Teaching experience
• Education in adult education methodology
• Diversity of employment experience such as working with people with disabilities

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate strong organization abilities and be able to set priorities; they will have strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, with an ongoing interest in student success and lifelong learning; and work collaboratively with CNC’s educational partners. Excellent communication skills are required as ongoing interaction is required with both internal and external persons and organizations.

You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicate in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.

You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.

Hiring criteria shall include professional qualifications, professional experience, teaching experience, college contributions, community awareness and personal attributes so far as they are applicable to the job classification in question.

Salary: $73,879 – $87,659 (commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience)

Location: Prince George

CNC Campus: Prince George

Province: BC

Country: Canada

Department: School of Health Sciences & Human Services

Posting Number: 25-172FP

Employee Group: Faculty

Desired Start Date: 12/19/2025

Position end date (if sessional or part-time): 10/28/2026

Posting Competition Status: Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill: 1

Open Date: 10/24/2025

Screening/Close Date: 11/07/2025

Remain Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

Note to Applicants for faculty postings: The College of New Caledonia has a Faculty Database that we use to search all submitted resumes to find faculty with the appropriate qualifications we are looking for. If you would like to be considered for instructional work that you are qualified for, please send your resumes (in MS Word, see note below) and certifications to [e-mail] indicating this submission is for the Faculty Database. Thank you for your interest in instructing at CNC.

Note: Please be aware that your resume MUST be in MS Word (.doc or .docx), in order for our database to perform an accurate search. Other documents like certifications, reference letters, etc. can be submitted as either PDFs or image documents (.rtf, .rtx, .txt).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Post-Secondary Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Red Seal Certification
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • Other - Please list in resume
• * Do you hold a practicing license with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 5 years of recent experience in the nursing profession with expertise and recent gerontological experience in community care settings and complex care facilities?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of relevant post-secondary teaching experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Credentials

Optional Documents

• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources
3330 22 Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8, Canada