Term Clinical Instructor

The University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

UBC Okanagan School of Nursing seeks a term clinical instructor to support NRSG_O 339: Nursing Practice in Child Health at Kelowna General Hospital and the UBC Okanagan simulation lab. The role runs Oct 19–Dec 9, 2026, with three practice days weekly and early morning hours.

The position focuses on developing safe, ethical, evidence-informed nursing care for children. Mentoring, lab facilitation, and student assessment are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RN with BCCNP and 3+ years nursing/administrative experience.
• Undergraduate nursing degree and RN with BCCNP.
• Postgraduate nursing degree for NP practice and RN with BCCNP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical teaching at KGH and simulation lab.
• Supervise and mentor students during clinical rotations.
• Provide feedback and participate in term-end evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Postgraduate degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with BCCNP

Job description

Job Title Term Clinical Instructor Department UBCO | Clinical Teaching | Willson | School of Nursing | Faculty of Health and Social Development Compensation Range $7,158.42 - $10,292.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date September 9, 2026. Job End Date December 9, 2026.

Job Summary

UBC Okanagan's School of Nursing is seeking a term clinical assistant to support NRSG_O 339: Nursing Practice in Child Health at Kelowna General Hospital and UBC Okanagan simulation lab for the period of October 19 - December 9 2026. Clinical practice days are three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) and daily practice hours are typically 0630-1530. The NRSG_O 339 practicum supports students to develop beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe, ethical, evidence-informed nursing care for in child health contexts. Clinical assistants support groups of 8 students in 6-week clinical rotations on KGH 4South pediatric unit and in simulation learning experiences in the UBC Okanagan simulation laboratory. Orientation to clinical teaching and simulation facilitation will be provided.

Work Performed

• Participates in review labs.
• Initiates and maintains contact where assigned and orients self to the setting as per Interior. Health Policy and the School of Nursing expectation.
• Collaborate as necessary with the agency personnel to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Collaborates as necessary to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Consults with Team Leader and Assistant Director when student performance is of concern.
• Attend orientation workshops.
• Attend planning meetings prior to the start of the contract/term.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled and participate in minute taking on a rotational basis.
• Attend Term End Review Meeting.
• Become familiar with the School of Nursing Policies.
• Schedule specific practice learning experiences for assigned students.
• Prepare patient assignments and inform students of their assignments according to the course expectations.
• Be present during the entire student practice time and supervise students throughout their time at the agency.
• Maintain a daily anecdotal record of each student’s performance and provide feedback as outlined in Practice Policies.
• Engage in student journal dialogue.
• Grade and provide feedback on practice-related written assignments.
• Complete the student evaluation process at the end of term.
• Participate in labs and simulation during the practice term.
• Provide written feedback to the team regarding the practice environment at the end of the term.
• Provide mentoring to new practice teachers at the beginning of the term.
• Attend grade appeals even if these appeals take place following contract completion.
• Regularly check UBC Okanagan School of Nursing e-mails (at least three times weekly).
• Submit mileage and parking reimbursement claims on a monthly basis.
• Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Offer formative as well as summative evaluative feedback verbally, through the written journal, and in the form of written evaluation.

Supervision Received

Initially, mentorship will be provided by an experienced faculty member. The Team Leader is available for consultation at any time. The Associate Director is also available for consultation regarding policy and its application as well as regarding student performance and the provision of feedback.

Supervision Given

It is expected that experienced clinical assistants will provide mentoring to new practice teachers as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Research Nurse: Registered Nurse with BCCNP plus three years of nursing and administrative experience.
• Clinical Associate: Undergraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNP, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position.
• Nurse Practitioner Clinical Associate: Postgraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNP, plus two years of experience in primary care NP practice or a combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in pediatric/child health settings.
• Previous teaching or student supervision experience is an asset.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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