Health Sciences Instructor - Relief on call (25:104A)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dawson Creek is seeking temporary relief instructors for Health Sciences programs. The ideal candidates will have a nursing diploma or degree and experience in teaching adults. Responsibilities include teaching various courses in Nursing and ensuring student engagement. This position offers a competitive hourly salary and is focused on equity and diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Additional pay for vacation and holiday

Supportive work environment for Indigenous applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian healthcare system.
• Completion of indigenous cultural safety coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Health Care Assistant and Nursing programs.
• Develop course content and facilitate adult learning.
• Support student motivation and achievement.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registration with BC College of Nurses

Completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma Program

Job description

Term of Appt: Relief on Call Monday - Friday, Up to 6 hrs/day (max. 30 hrs/week)

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Associate Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

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:	NLC's Health Sciences programs requires temporary, relief instructors to teach courses across the Health Care Assistant, Access to Practical Nursing, or Practice Nursing programs. Course topics may include communications, professional practice, health promotions, variations, pharmacology, integrated practice, or consolidated practice. This position is located in Dawson Creek, BC.
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 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 residential and community 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). Excellent communications skills, both written and oral. Committed to student motivation and achievement; and Ability to contribute as a team member. Preferred: Teaching experience as a nurse or health care professional. Preference will be given to current residents of BC.

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.