Learning Designer (Coordinator) - LPN-BSPN Access Program

Douglas College; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Learning Designer for its LPN-BSPN Access Program. This dynamic role involves integrating innovative educational technologies into the nursing curriculum to enhance student engagement and success. Collaborating with faculty and IT professionals, the successful candidate will design interactive, competency-based learning experiences and ensure they meet accreditation standards. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and work-life balance, making a meaningful impact on nursing education in Canada.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development Funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Transit-accessible Campuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nursing education.
• Experience in online curriculum development preferred.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate educational technologies into the online curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement learning modules.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies in nursing education.

Skills

Nursing Education

Online Curriculum Development

Learning Management Systems

Instructional Design Principles

Educational Technology Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Current RPN/RN Registration

Minimum of 3 Years Nursing Experience

Tools

Blackboard

Simulation Platforms

Video Creation/Editing Tools

Job description

Learning Designer (Coordinator) - LPN-BSPN Access Program

$71,846-$115,129 Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

Douglas College seeks a dynamic, innovative, and experienced nursing educator to serve as the Learning Designer for our LPN Access to BSPN program. This position is responsible for integrating evidence-based use of educational technologies and instructional design principles into the online curriculum to support student learning, engagement, and success. The successful candidate will collaborate with BSPN nursing faculty, HS Educational Technology Coordinator, Health Sciences Experiential Coordinator and IT professionals to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality online learning experiences.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Lead the integration of educational technology into the online LPN - BSPN Access nursing curriculum
• Design and implement interactive, competency-based learning modules aligned with nursing education standards.
• Ensure content meets accreditation requirements and supports BCCNM preparation.
• Apply best practices in online learning and instructional design to create engaging, student-centered content.
• Collaborate with faculty to convert traditional course content into online formats using Learning Management Systems ( LMS ) tools and media technologies.
• Develop assessments, simulations, and virtual labs that promote clinical reasoning and nursing competencies in the online learning environment.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (e.g., simulation software, virtual reality, AI-based learning tools) in collaboration with the HS Educational Technology Coordinator.
• Train and support faculty in using learning technologies effectively.
• Work with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot and enhance user experiences.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor the effectiveness of online course delivery and student outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement of educational content and delivery.
• Stay current with trends in nursing education, eLearning, and instructional technology.
• Serve as a key liaison between the DoPN, LPN - BSPN Access Program Coordinator, HS Educational Technology Coordinator, & Health Sciences Experiential Coordinator and other HS coordinators as needed.
• Mentor faculty in online teaching strategies and innovative pedagogical approaches.

Qualifications:

• Current RPN /RN registration in good standing with BCCNM
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nursing education, with at least 1 year of experience in online curriculum development preferred
• Demonstrated experience with learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard)
• Proficiency in educational technology tools (e.g., simulation platforms, video creation/editing)
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and online learning theory (e.g., UDL , Bloom’s Taxonomy)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Additional Information

The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Coordinator for the department of Psychiatric Nursing. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for a one year term. This role has five (5)sectionsof time release available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00690F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Coordinator

Position Title

Position Title Learning Designer (Coordinator) - LPN-BSPN Access Program

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025

End Date

End Date 08/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 05/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 20, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

All documentation required must be submitted with your application in order to be considered.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

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