Practical Nursing Instructor (PNUR 245 Lab) 26:140

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lights College's Practical Nursing Program is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor to deliver PNUR 245 Lab. This course emphasizes the development of nursing skills aimed at promoting health and healing with individuals experiencing acute health challenges across the lifespan.

A variety of approaches (eg. simulation) will help learners build on theory and practice from Levels A and 3 (APN program) or Level 1, 2, and 3 (PN program) to integrate new knowledge and skills relevant to

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current practicing license with no limits or conditions (LPN/RPN/RN/NP or equivalent).
• Minimum three to five years of recent Canadian nursing experience.
• Course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member.
• Committed to student motivation and achievement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PNUR 245 Lab for the Practical Nursing program.
• Incorporate diverse instructional strategies and simulation in teaching.
• Foster a learning environment grounded in inquiry and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Student motivation

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Term of Appt: Nov 16.26 - Jan 29.27 (12-15 hrs/wk)

Start date:November 2026

Location:Fort St. John BC

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 245 Lab. This course emphasizes the development of nursing skills aimed at promoting health and healing with individuals experiencing acute health challenges across the lifespan. A variety of approaches (eg. simulation) will help learners build on theory and practice from Levels A and 3 (APN program) or Level 1, 2, and 3 (PN program) to integrate new knowledge and skills relevant to the acute care setting.

Schedule:

• Mon-Wed-Fri, occasional Tues or Thurs.

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.