Practical Nursing Instructor - PNUR 116 (26:176A)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lights College invites applications for a temporary, part-time Practical Nursing instructor to deliver PNUR 116: Consolidated Practice Experience 1 in Dawson Creek, BC. The role supports integrating theory with practice, focusing on healthy clients and clinical skills development.

The successful candidate will join the Health Sciences Department, collaborate with a supportive instructional team, and apply evidence-informed teaching approaches to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing or BSN required.
• Current practicing license as LPN/RPN/RN/NP with BC College of Nurses and Midwives with no limits or conditions.
• 3–5 years of recent Canadian nursing experience (full-time equivalent).
• Indigenous cultural safety and humility coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PNUR 116: Consolidated Practice Experience 1 to students.
• Integrate theory from Level 1 coursework into clinical practice in diverse settings.
• Foster an inquiry- and evidence-informed learning environment as part of the Health Sciences team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Term of Appt: January 4 - 22, 2027 (30 hrs/wk)

Start date:January 4, 2027

Location:Dawson Creek, BC (Rotary Manor)

Reporting to:Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary: $45.60 - $56.75/hour, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% in lieu of benefits on regular earnings, 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay day. Employees are also eligible to contribute to the College Pension Plan, with matching contributions from the employer.

Description: Northern Lights College's Practical Nursing Program is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor to deliver PNUR 116: Consolidated Practice Experience 1.

This course will provide learners with an opportunity to integrate theory from Level 1 coursework into practice. Learners will gain experience in various settings with a focus on the healthy client. Learning the role of the Practical Nurse, personal care skills, organization of care, focused assessment, beginning medication administration and professional communication are emphasized in this course.

As a member of the Health Sciences Department, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive instructional team. You are expected to pursue excellence in teaching by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and fostering a learning environment rooted in inquiry, reflection, 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.
• 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.
• A credential in adult education, such as the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or equivalent, or a willingness to enroll with an identified completion date.

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.