Practical Nurse Instructors - Part Time

Faculty/Instructor Profile
Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Health & Wellness is hiring for Part Time Practical Nurse Instructors for the upcoming academic year! As the healthcare sector continues to grow in central Alberta, there is a high demand for skilled nursing professionals. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of nursing in central Alberta!

We are currently accepting applications for Part-Time Instructor positions for the Practical Nurse program for our next academic year, as well as for potential future openings. If you have any questions before applying, please email us at shwcareers@rdpolytech.ca
There are many ways to join RDP as an Instructor and have a positive impact on students by teaching lectures, labs, or clinical sections. Apply today!

This role is ideal for those looking to teach for a short period of time, build relationships with students and really experience what it feels like to be a nurse educator at RDP.
Our Part-Time Instructors have a variety of start and end dates throughout the academic year.

While most courses will be offered at Red Deer Polytechnic main campus or online, instructors are also expected to travel to deliver courses at other locations as needed. These locations may include Camrose, Drumheller, Ponoka, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, and Three Hills.

For more information on becoming a nursing instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, where you’ll enjoy flexible and rewarding work as part of a supportive team, helping to shape the future of nursing:

Watch the video: Red Deer Polytechnic | Nursing Instructors
Learn about: Benefits of being a Nursing Instructor
Explore: Faculty Profile | Red Deer Polytechnic at RDP or more details.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Practical Nursing, the successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery
• Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment which includes preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material
• Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work
• Travel to rural sites for labs and clinical instruction
• Providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and assistance to students
• Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum review, project work, and scholarly activity
• Participating in School and Polytechnic-wide initiatives and/or committees
• Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy
• Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

Instructors uphold the professional responsibilities of faculty and demonstrate RDP organizational values by following related policies and practices. They are supported by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship and are provided with a comprehensive onboarding experience to help ensure their success.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as an LPN with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) or a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider or Recertification Certificate, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Respiratory Fit Testing or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check policy
• Current Immunization as per RDP requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• RN with a BScN degree
• LPN diploma with a health care related degree
• LPN diploma with significant progress in a health care related degree
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience, including knowledge of Canadian healthcare standards and practices.
• Experience within Alberta healthcare systems is considered an asset.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Part-time Instructors:

• Receive an additional 14% of their gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.
• Part-time instructors are not eligible for comprehensive health and dental benefits packages.
• Eligible for individual professional development funding, additional free professional development opportunities offered through the institution.

Desired Start Date                        
December 16, 2026

Position End Date                        
June 30, 2027

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Note to Applicant
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community. 

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

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