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Health Sciences Instructor (26:182)

@ Northern Lights College

Fort Nelson, British Columbia

$68k/yrPart-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Northern Lights College is hiring a regular part-time Health Sciences Instructor at its Fort Nelson campus, starting January 11, 2027, for 18 hours per week. The role teaches Health Care Assistant lab courses and clinical practicums in acute or residential care facilities, and may include nursing care and assessment within LPN scope. Pay is $42,684.60 to $53,121.60 per year under the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with extended health and dental benefits.

Pay:

Up to $68,401 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Teach Health Care Assistant lab courses in Fort Nelson
  • Supervise HCA clinical practicums in acute or residential care
  • Teach nursing care and assessment within LPN scope when required
  • Apply varied teaching strategies to promote inquiry

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in Practical Nursing or BScN
  • Current BC CNM licence with no limits or conditions
  • Three to five years recent Canadian nursing experience
  • Indigenous cultural safety and humility coursework
  • PIDP or willingness to complete within five years
  • Excellent written and oral communication
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2026-11-02
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2026-11-03
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2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEducation
Experience3+ years
Hours per week18
Travelground: minimal
Work settingHospital or clinic, Care home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLPN, RPN, RN, NP
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Women, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyPractical Nursing, Nursing
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Job description

Term of App't: Regular, Part time (18 hours per week)

Start date: January 11, 2027

Reporting to: Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services

Salary:

$42,684.60 - $53,121.60 per annum, as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $68,400.60. This position is entitled to 144 hours of vacation annually, pro-rated and front-loaded, as well as time off paid between the Christmas and New Year's Day period. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental program. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan may be mandatory.

Description:

NLC's Health Sciences Department requires a regular, part-time instructor on our Fort Nelson campus to primarily teach Health Care Assistant lab courses and clinical practicums in Fort Nelson. Teaching nursing care and assessment within the LPN scope of practice may also be required. An in-depth knowledge of the scope of practice for LPNs and HCAs is required. This position may require occasional travel between campuses. Clinical instruction is provided in acute care or residential care facilities.

The curriculum provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals (and families of individuals) at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings.

As a member of the Health Sciences Department team, you will be expected to seek excellence in instruction by applying various teaching strategies and working with colleagues to promote an environment of inquiry 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.
  • Must hold a recognized credential in adult education, such as the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP), or be willing to enroll and complete the program within five years of appointment. The College may provide financial assistance toward completion, subject to budget availability.
  • 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.

NOTE: 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.

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