Healthcare Assistant Program Instructor

ABM College; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in health sciences is seeking a Health Care Assistant Diploma Program Instructor, responsible for delivering instruction and evaluating students. This role requires strong nursing credentials, teaching experience, and a commitment to student success. The instructor will participate in both theory and clinical instruction, enhancing students' educational outcomes and hands-on experiences.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners.
• Experience in working with older adults with complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction that meets course competencies.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely manner.
• Enhance the program through industry contacts.

Skills

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire students

Relevant industry skills and knowledge

Interest in pedagogical approaches

Education

Full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or registered psychiatric nurse

Completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education

Evidence of completion of Indigenous cultural safety training

An undergraduate degree in a Health or Human Services field

Job description

Edison College Canada, sister-institution of ABM College, established in 1973, is accredited and recognized by The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Being a student-centered institution, our mandate is to offer in-demand programs with excellent employment outcomes, to which we have now expanded our offerings to include programs in Health Sciences.

Required

The Health Care Assistant Diploma Program Instructor - Theory and Clinical Instructor will be required to contribute to the academic success of students and the program by:

• Delivering instruction that meets the course competencies and program objectives as set out in the curriculum.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely manner.
• Enhance the program by leveraging industry contacts for the benefit of students' practical training and employment.
• As a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for taking the students on a Multi-Level/complex Care Practicum. The instructor will be involved in teaching clinical skills to students and their evaluation of clinical skills.
  
  

Minimum Instructor Qualifications for Theory, Lab, and Practice Education Courses:

• Current unrestricted (i.e., no conditions on license or provisional registration) full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (e.g., completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references or positive performance evaluations and student course evaluations); and
• Two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1400 hours) with relevant knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members, and current policies and procedures within residential and community care settings.
• 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 training program)39; and
• Evidence of completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on the LearningHub as part of their orientation/onboarding. This will support a current understanding of the role of the HCA within BC.
  
  

Notes: Other faculty qualifications may be considered for the Interpersonal Communications course (e.g., an undergraduate degree in a Health or Human Services field).

Nursing Work Experience To Include

• Experience in working with older adults with complex health needs; and
• Experience or orientation in-home support and multi-level/complex care.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Relevant industry skills and knowledge relating to the area of instruction, including ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Interest in pedagogical and multi-modal education approaches is an asset.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• High standards of behavior, a professional attitude, and commitment to quality service.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other instructors and staff.
• Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of students, to provide feedback, and to treat students equitably.
• Other faculty qualifications may be considered for the Interpersonal Communications course (e.g., an undergraduate degree in a Health or Human Services field).