Practical Nursing/Health Care Assistant Instructor

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Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a regulated post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support.

Sprott Shaw College is one of the oldest colleges in British Columbia with over 120 years of storied history. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented.

Reporting to the Campus Director and under the guidance of the Practical Nursing Coordinator, the Practical Nursing/Health Care Assistant Instructor is responsible for delivering components of the Practical Nursing and Health Care Assistant programs to students.

Responsibilities

• Instructs curriculum using pre-authorized or Sprott Shaw materials
• Contribute to curriculum maintenance
• Administer assessments and grade student work
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service training sessions, program and college activities
• Supervising students during clinical placements, as needed

Qualifications and Education

Practical Nursing (PN) Instructor

• Current, active and unrestricted practicing license as an LPN, NP, RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. (BCCNM)
• Adult Instruction Certification (to be completed within two [2] years of the hire date)
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent (within the last 5 years) full-time nursing experience (equivalent to full-time hours per year where full-time hours are 1400 per year)

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Instructor

• 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); and
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (i.e., completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education, or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references, positive performance evaluations, and student course evaluations)
• Two (2) 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 the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on LearningHub to be completed as part of orientation/on-boarding.
• Completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility (to be completed within first 3 months of hire)

Nursing work experience to include:

• Experience working with older adults with complex health needs; and
• Experience or orientation (i.e., shadow shifts) in home support and multi-level/complex care.

Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office and database systems preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Communication
• Leadership
• Service orientation
• Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Network and relationship building

Compensation Range

• Registered Nurses: $42.00-$46.00 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurses: $31.00-$36.00 per hour
• Most new instructors will be placed in the starting range. In some circumstances, new employees may be eligible for compensation beyond the starting point. Factors influencing salary decisions include qualifications and years of experience in similar roles

What We Offer

• Reimbursement of practicing license or professional association membership fees
• Education and training allowance
• Tuition discount for spouse and children
• Comprehensive extended health benefits
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Work-life balance

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Sprott Shaw College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, national/ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, and/or disability.

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

Pay: $31.00-$46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• What is your BCCNM ID number?
• Which program(s) are you applying to teach in: Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, or both?

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• BCCNM registration (required)

Work Location: In person