Posted 16 days ago
Clinical Nurse Instructor(s)
@ Athabasca University
Edmonton, Alberta
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Overview
Athabasca University is hiring Clinical Nurse Instructors for its Post-Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing Program for 2026/2027. The role supports learners online and in a four-week onsite Monday to Friday acute care clinical rotation in Calgary or Edmonton, covering assignment marking, clinical evaluation and grading. The posting states it is a full-time position with an active CRNA registration and at least one year of acute care experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Support learners academically and clinically in an online environment
- Integrate theory with hands-on medical-surgical clinical practice
- Mark assignments and evaluate clinical practice
- Assign and record final grades
- Lead onsite four-week acute care clinical rotation in Calgary or Edmonton
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Nursing required; Master's in Nursing preferred
- Active CRNA registration in good standing
- Minimum one year acute care medical-surgical experience
- Recent clinical teaching in AHS medical-surgical settings preferred
- Post-secondary teaching experience desired
- Distance learning and digital teaching technology familiarity preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Work setting | Home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA registration |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Athabasca University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job description
Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background.
Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 37,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.
AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.
Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.
Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplinesis currently recruiting for Clinical Nurse Instructor positions for the Post-Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing Program for 2026/2027.
Faculty Of Health Disciplines
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.
FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.
We encourage you to visit the faculty websitehttps://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/to learn more.
Sessions Available
Winter:January 2, 2027 toApril 30, 2027
Spring:April 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027 for NURS 401
Fall:September 1, 2027 to December 19, 2027
Courses Available
NURS 401:Professional Practice with Adults Experiencing Health Alterations:NURS 401 Course Syllabus
This course provides students with asynchronous and synchronous learning throughout the semester and includes a four-week onsite Monday to Friday (Days/Evenings) in-person Acute Care(medical/surgical) clinical rotation in Calgary or Edmonton.
Clinical instructors are responsible for supporting learners in an online environment, helping them integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice in a medical-surgical setting.
Qualifications
Along with the relevant academic credentials as mentioned above, this position requires excellent communication, organizational, administration and online/computer skills.The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability to maintain a high academic standard; answer inquiries, solve problems,return learners' workand inquiriespromptly and within theUniversity'sServiceStandards; and maintain accurate student records.
Candidates must own or have access to a computer and internet with the capability to communicate with the University and students and the capability to run any applications required to perform tutorial support.
First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to Article 7 of The Board/CUPE Collective Agreement.
Contact
For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Neumann, Academic Coordinator, Nursing & Health Studies [email protected].
Work at AU
A university like no other for people like no other
Athabasca University (AU) has widened access and increased opportunity to higher education for over 50 years for everyone by providing access to high-quality university education and professional development for students by removing physical, digital and systemic barriers to learning and success.
An Open And Online University, AU Is a Unique Hybrid Workplace With More Than 1300 Staff Working Across Five Faculties And Six Portfolios. From AU’s Home On The Indigenous Lands Of Treaty 6, Treaty 8 And Metis Northern Alberta, We Are Alberta’s Only Rurally-situated University With
Under the Like No Other plan, AU seeks to be a trust- and team-oriented workplace focused on quality and innovation in which everyone is respected authentically and is and feels welcome.
Putting our learners at the centre, AU seeks to reduce barriers to access, build opportunities for growth, and foster community and connection while integrating equity, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous conciliation, and transformative systems across our activities and impacts.
AU’s centre for Indigenous peoples and communities, Nukskahtowin (or “Meeting Place”), is a welcoming place for all people and ideas to come together. Since 2001, the main goal has been to recognize and develop traditional Indigenous knowledge and to support, protect, and keep Indigenous knowledge, education, and oral traditions strong. After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we renewed our commitment to all forms of Indigeneity at AU.
Acting from values, AU is committed in our systems and practices to working together to create a respectful, safe, and healthy environment in which to work and learn. The university, staff and students share the responsibility of creating and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful working and learning environment.
AU seeks to be and build a welcoming community and connection in place and digital space. Throughout the year, AU has a range of in-person, hybrid, and online activities that span working, team meetings, retreats, and staff celebrations. AU’s campus in Athabasca has been modernized over the past years to create an attractive and inclusive workplace for all people and teams with capacity for small to large gatherings and hybrid events, as well as portfolio, faculty, and organization-wide professional development, retreats, and celebrations. With onsite library, laboratory and makerspace facilities for staff and students, AU seeks to build culture and community throughout the year through a program of staff professional development and recreational activities.
Considerations in applying
A hybrid workplace, AU encourages applications from all eligible candidates—women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
AU is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace and learning environment that supports students and staff with disabilities, aiming to remove social, physical, and technological barriers. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
AU recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family and community responsibilities (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness) are expected to have an impact on any candidate’s record of achievement. These impacts should be taken into consideration during the hiring process.
Athabasca First
Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.
What AU Offers
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
While all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Successful applicants must reside in Alberta, Canada. Working outside of Canada is not supported by AU. You are legally not permitted to work for AU if you are living outside of Canada.
Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 37,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.
AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.
Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.
Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplinesis currently recruiting for Clinical Nurse Instructor positions for the Post-Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing Program for 2026/2027.
Faculty Of Health Disciplines
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.
FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.
We encourage you to visit the faculty websitehttps://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/to learn more.
Sessions Available
Winter:January 2, 2027 toApril 30, 2027
Spring:April 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027 for NURS 401
Fall:September 1, 2027 to December 19, 2027
Courses Available
NURS 401:Professional Practice with Adults Experiencing Health Alterations:NURS 401 Course Syllabus
This course provides students with asynchronous and synchronous learning throughout the semester and includes a four-week onsite Monday to Friday (Days/Evenings) in-person Acute Care(medical/surgical) clinical rotation in Calgary or Edmonton.
Clinical instructors are responsible for supporting learners in an online environment, helping them integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice in a medical-surgical setting.
Qualifications
- Clinical Instructors must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing (Masters Degree in Nursing preferred)
- Active current registration (in good standing) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- A minimum of one year of experience in acute care (medical/surgical). Preference will be given to candidates with more experience.
- A minimum of one year ofrecent clinical teaching experience in medical-surgical settings within AHS facilities is preferred.
Along with the relevant academic credentials as mentioned above, this position requires excellent communication, organizational, administration and online/computer skills.The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability to maintain a high academic standard; answer inquiries, solve problems,return learners' workand inquiriespromptly and within theUniversity'sServiceStandards; and maintain accurate student records.
Candidates must own or have access to a computer and internet with the capability to communicate with the University and students and the capability to run any applications required to perform tutorial support.
First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to Article 7 of The Board/CUPE Collective Agreement.
Contact
For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Neumann, Academic Coordinator, Nursing & Health Studies [email protected].
Work at AU
A university like no other for people like no other
Athabasca University (AU) has widened access and increased opportunity to higher education for over 50 years for everyone by providing access to high-quality university education and professional development for students by removing physical, digital and systemic barriers to learning and success.
An Open And Online University, AU Is a Unique Hybrid Workplace With More Than 1300 Staff Working Across Five Faculties And Six Portfolios. From AU’s Home On The Indigenous Lands Of Treaty 6, Treaty 8 And Metis Northern Alberta, We Are Alberta’s Only Rurally-situated University With
- Over 37,000 students across five faculties—with 33,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students
- 900 courses over 70 programs—with choices from micro-credential and baccalaureate to masters and doctoral levels
- Some of the country’s most well established and largest accredited academic and professional programs in business, registered nurse and nurse practitioner programs, science, and humanities & social sciences
- 560,000 alumni across 101 countries
Under the Like No Other plan, AU seeks to be a trust- and team-oriented workplace focused on quality and innovation in which everyone is respected authentically and is and feels welcome.
Putting our learners at the centre, AU seeks to reduce barriers to access, build opportunities for growth, and foster community and connection while integrating equity, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous conciliation, and transformative systems across our activities and impacts.
AU’s centre for Indigenous peoples and communities, Nukskahtowin (or “Meeting Place”), is a welcoming place for all people and ideas to come together. Since 2001, the main goal has been to recognize and develop traditional Indigenous knowledge and to support, protect, and keep Indigenous knowledge, education, and oral traditions strong. After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we renewed our commitment to all forms of Indigeneity at AU.
Acting from values, AU is committed in our systems and practices to working together to create a respectful, safe, and healthy environment in which to work and learn. The university, staff and students share the responsibility of creating and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful working and learning environment.
AU seeks to be and build a welcoming community and connection in place and digital space. Throughout the year, AU has a range of in-person, hybrid, and online activities that span working, team meetings, retreats, and staff celebrations. AU’s campus in Athabasca has been modernized over the past years to create an attractive and inclusive workplace for all people and teams with capacity for small to large gatherings and hybrid events, as well as portfolio, faculty, and organization-wide professional development, retreats, and celebrations. With onsite library, laboratory and makerspace facilities for staff and students, AU seeks to build culture and community throughout the year through a program of staff professional development and recreational activities.
Considerations in applying
A hybrid workplace, AU encourages applications from all eligible candidates—women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
AU is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace and learning environment that supports students and staff with disabilities, aiming to remove social, physical, and technological barriers. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
AU recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family and community responsibilities (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness) are expected to have an impact on any candidate’s record of achievement. These impacts should be taken into consideration during the hiring process.
Athabasca First
Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.
What AU Offers
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
While all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Successful applicants must reside in Alberta, Canada. Working outside of Canada is not supported by AU. You are legally not permitted to work for AU if you are living outside of Canada.
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