Practical Nursing Instructor (PNUR 235) 25:113A

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in British Columbia is seeking a temporary full-time instructor for the Practical Nursing Program to teach Integrated Nursing Practice 3. The ideal candidate will have a nursing diploma or degree, teaching experience, and a strong commitment to supporting diverse student populations. This position runs from December 2025 to January 2026, offering competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current unrestricted full registration as a nurse in BC.
• Minimum of two years of full-time Canadian Nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners.
• Evidence of cultural safety training.
• Excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PNUR 235: Integrated Nursing Practice 3 within the Practical Nursing Program.
• Employ various teaching approaches to develop learners’ knowledge.
• Monitor and support student progress and engagement.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Canadian healthcare system

Team collaboration

Cultural safety training

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP)

Job description

Overview

Term of Appt: December 2025 - January 2026 (30 hrs/wk)

Start date: December 2025

Reporting to: Dean of Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary and employment details

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 Practical Nursing Program requires a temporary, full-time instructor to deliver PNUR 235: Integrated Nursing Practice 3.

This course builds on the theory and practice from Levels A (APN program) or Levels 1 and 2 (PN Program). Through a variety of approaches (e.g., simulation), learners will continue to develop knowledge and practice of comprehensive nursing assessment, planning for, and interventions for clients experiencing multiple health challenges in a variety of settings.

Students are in class from December 15, 2025 – January 26, 2026 (no classes during Christmas Closure).

Responsibilities

• Deliver PNUR 235: Integrated Nursing Practice 3 within the Practical Nursing Program.
• Employ a variety of teaching approaches (e.g., simulations) to develop learners’ knowledge and practice of comprehensive nursing assessment, planning for, and interventions for clients with multiple health challenges.
• Monitor and support student progress, attendance, and engagement throughout the course period.

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.

Equity, diversity and reconciliation

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.