Practical Nurse Instructor
- Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Part-time
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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 Practical Nurse Instructor to teach Lab and Clinicals (Site TBD) from our Nanaimo, BC campus. This position offers an opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of nursing professionals through engaging and comprehensive instruction.
This role offers part- time hours per week (Depended on program schedule) and has the potential to lead to future instructional opportunities, advancing your career in education.
Start date: Tuesday October 27, 2026
Rate Range: $34- $45 for PN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
$40 - $60 for RN (based on years of experience and levels of care)
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday (8:30am to 2:30pm)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality instruction in lab, and clinical settings.
- Execute lesson plans using preset curriculum that aligns with PTIRU compliance (extensive in-house curriculum orientation and training provided).
- Provide hands-on training and supervision in clinical environments.
- Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Stay current with best practices and developments in nursing 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, Maternity or Mental health or Acute Care 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
Deliver instruction in laboratory and clinical settings using the provided curriculum, and provide hands-on training and supervision. Assess student performance, offer constructive feedback, and foster a supportive learning environment while staying current with nursing education practices.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least 2,800 hours of nursing experience, including experience in maternity, mental health, or acute care, and current full BCCNM registration as an LPN, RN, or RDPN. Relevant Canadian experience within the last two years is required; instructor experience, Office 365, and Student Information Systems experience are assets.
Skills
- Nursing Instruction
- Clinical Supervision
- Laboratory Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Constructive Feedback
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Nursing Education
- Office 365
- Student Information Systems
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
Keywords
- Practical Nurse Instructor
- Nursing
- BCCNM Registration
- LPN
- RN
- RDPN
- Maternity Care
- Mental Health
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical Instruction
- Laboratory Instruction
- PTIRU Compliance
- Lesson Plans
- Student Assessment
- Clinical Supervision
- Nursing Education
- Office 365
- Student Information Systems
- Curriculum