Health Care Assistant Instructor
- Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Discovery Community College offers a truly close-knit team of people who are passionate about changing lives. As a member of this team, you will Discover all the best of Community, in both work and life.
About the Role:
Discovery Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced HCA Instructor to teach Onsite Lab and Clinical(Site TBD) at Nanaimo, BC. This position offers an opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of nursing professionals through engaging and comprehensive instruction.
This part time role and has the potential to lead to future instructional opportunities, advancing your career in education.
Start date: December 8, 2026
Rate Range: $34- $45 for LPN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
$40-$60 for RN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
Schedule for Labs: Monday to Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm) Plus 1 hours per day Student Support hours) Current Instruction hours subject to change depended on class schedule
Key Responsibilities:
Discover Community College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We celebrate the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented communities.
Discovery Community College values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.It’s your time – make the change today!
About the Role:
Discovery Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced HCA Instructor to teach Onsite Lab and Clinical(Site TBD) at Nanaimo, BC. This position offers an opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of nursing professionals through engaging and comprehensive instruction.
This part time role and has the potential to lead to future instructional opportunities, advancing your career in education.
Start date: December 8, 2026
Rate Range: $34- $45 for LPN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
$40-$60 for RN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
Schedule for Labs: Monday to Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm) Plus 1 hours per day Student Support hours) Current Instruction hours subject to change depended on class schedule
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning in both laboratory and clinical settings.
- Implement and evaluate lesson plans using the approved HCA curriculum, ensuring compliance with PTIRU and program requirements (comprehensive orientation and curriculum training provided).
- Demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate practical healthcare skills in lab and clinical environments.
- Monitor student progress, assess competency development, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success and professional growth.
- Ensure safe clinical practice by reinforcing healthcare standards, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with program coordinators, healthcare facility staff, and fellow instructors to support student learning outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge of healthcare practices, industry standards, and developments relevant to Health Care Assistant education.
- Minimum 2,800 hours of nursing experience, inclusive of either maternity or mental health or Acute Care.
- Current full registration with the BCCNM as an LPN, RN, or RDPN – required.
- Previous instructor experience is an asset.
- Experience with Office 365 and Student Information Systems (SIS) is an asset.
- Strong communication and mentorship skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
- Commitment to fostering a positive educational experience.
- Ability to travel to local sites withing region.
- In a Long-term Care facility in Canada within the last two years, or relevant experience.
Discover Community College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We celebrate the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented communities.
Discovery Community College values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.It’s your time – make the change today!
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Responsibilities
Teach and support Health Care Assistant students in laboratory and clinical settings, using the approved curriculum and evaluating their practical skills and competency development. Promote safe clinical practice, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with coordinators, healthcare facility staff, and fellow instructors to support student success.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least 2,800 hours of nursing experience, including maternity, mental health, or acute care, current full registration with BCCNM as an LPN, RN, or RDPN, and recent Canadian long-term care experience or relevant experience. Strong communication and mentorship skills and the ability to travel to local sites are required; instructor experience and familiarity with Office 365 and student information systems are assets.
Skills
- Healthcare Instruction
- Clinical Teaching
- Laboratory Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Competency Evaluation
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Inclusive Learning
- Clinical Safety
- Healthcare Standards
- Office 365
- Student Information Systems
- Adaptability
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
Keywords
- Health Care Assistant
- Nursing
- LPN
- RN
- RDPN
- BCCNM Registration
- Maternity Care
- Mental Health
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical Education
- Laboratory Instruction
- HCA Curriculum
- PTIRU
- Lesson Plans
- Student Assessment
- Competency Development
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Standards
- Student Mentorship
- Office 365
- Student Information Systems
- Nanaimo
- British Columbia