Instructor - Health Care Assistant

**Edison College Canada**, established in 1973, is accredited and recognized by The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Being a student-centered institution, our mandate is to offer in-demand programs with excellent employment outcomes, to which we have now expanded our offerings to include programs in Health Sciences.

**The Health Care Assistant Diploma Program Instructor - Theory and Clinical Instructor **will be required to contribute to the academic success of students and the program by:

- Delivering instruction that meets the course competencies and program objectives as set out in the curriculum.
- Evaluate student performance in a timely manner.
- Enhance the program by leveraging industry contacts for the benefit of students' practical training and employment.
- As a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for taking the students on a Multi-Level/complex Care Practicum. The instructor will be involved in teaching clinical skills to students and their evaluation of clinical skills.

**Minimum Instructor Qualifications for Theory, Lab and Practice Education Courses**:

- Current unrestricted (i.e., no conditions on license or provisional registration) full registration as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) 36; and
- Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (e.g., completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references or positive performance evaluations37 and student course evaluations); and
- Two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1400 hours) with relevant knowledge of the Canadian health care system, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and current policies and procedures within residential and community care settings.
- Evidence of completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility (e.g., San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training or an alternative training program)39; and
- Evidence of completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on the LearningHub as part of their orientation/onboarding. This will support a current understanding of the role of the HCA within BC.

Notes: Other faculty qualifications may be considered for the Interpersonal Communications course (e.g., an undergraduate degree in a Health or Human Services field).

**Nursing work experience to include**:

- Experience in working with older adults with complex health needs; and
- Experience or orientation in-home support and multi-level/complex care.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Relevant industry skills and knowledge relating to the area of instruction, including ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
- Interest in pedagogical and multi-modal education approaches is an asset.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students.
- High standards of behaviour, a professional attitude and commitment to quality service.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other instructors and staff.
- Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of students, to provide feedback and to treat students equitably.
- Other faculty qualifications may be considered for the Interpersonal Communications course (e.g., an undergraduate degree in a Health or Human Services field).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person