Health Sciences Instructor (26:182)

Northern Lights College; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental program

Pro-rated vacation (144 hours)

Time off between Christmas and NewYear

Job summary

Northern Lights College Fort Nelson campus is seeking a part-time Instructor for Health Sciences to teach Health Care Assistant labs and clinical practicums, with nursing scope coverage as needed.

The position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services and offers a BCGEU framework salary, pro-rated vacation, and extended health and dental benefits. Occasional travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing or BSN required.
• Currently licensed as LPN/RPN/RN/NP with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 3–5 years of recent Canadian nursing experience (full-time equivalent).
• Completed Indigenous cultural safety coursework or humility training.
• Must hold PIDP or enroll within five years; college may assist.

Responsibilities

• Teach Health Care Assistant lab courses and clinical practicums in Fort Nelson.
• Teach nursing care and assessment within LPN scope as needed.
• Occasional travel between campuses.
• Provide clinical instruction in acute or residential care facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Indigenous cultural safety

Student motivation

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

PIDP or willing to enroll

Job description

Term of App't: Regular, Part time (18 hours per week)

Start date: January 11, 2027

Reporting to: Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services

Salary: $42,684.60 - $53,121.60 per annum, as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $68,400.60. This position is entitled to 144 hours of vacation annually, pro-rated and front-loaded, as well as time off paid between the Christmas and New Year's Day period. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental program. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan may be mandatory.

Description:

NLC's Health Sciences Department requires a regular, part-time instructor on our Fort Nelson campus to primarily teach Health Care Assistant lab courses and clinical practicums in Fort Nelson. Teaching nursing care and assessment within the LPN scope of practice may also be required. An in-depth knowledge of the scope of practice for LPNs and HCAs is required. This position may require occasional travel between campuses. Clinical instruction is provided in acute care or residential care facilities.

The curriculum provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals (and families of individuals) at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings.

As a member of the Health Sciences Department team, you will be expected to seek excellence in instruction by applying various teaching strategies and working with colleagues to promote an environment of inquiry and evidence-informed practice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current practicing license as an LPN, RPN, RN or NP with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives with no limits or conditions or another relevant professional license.
• Minimum three to five years (full-time equivalent) of recent Canadian nursing experience.
• Completed course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility.
• Must hold a recognized credential in adult education, such as the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP), or be willing to enroll and complete the program within five years of appointment. The College may provide financial assistance toward completion, subject to budget availability.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member.
• Committed to student motivation and achievement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience as a nurse or health care professional.

NOTE: 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.