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Competition ID: 4653 Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association) Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU):

Nursing Instructor - Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing

POSITION TYPE: NR 2 Part-Time (53.5% FTE)

POSITION START: September 1, 2026

The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one part-time (53.5%) NR2 appointment position for the Bachelor in Psychiatric Nursing Program (BPN). The appointment is for the period September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. NR2 Faculty are entitled to paid vacation leave, professional development leave and benefits.

Faculty Overview

The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a fully recognized program accredited by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The program prepares students for professional psychiatric nursing practice in diverse mental health and community settings, with a strong emphasis on health promotion, therapeutic relationships, and principles of diversity, equity, and social justice.

For more information about the Faculty of Health visit our website at https://www.kpu.ca/health

Position Overview

Fall 2026 (September Term)

HEAL 2150 : Health Lab Practice

Students will build upon previous lab skills performance. They will practice skills in the lab and simulated setting to prepare them to care for clients in a variety of settings. Students will also learn to manage client scenarios and perform select psychomotor skills with increased complexity using assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care.

PSYN 2145: General Nursing (Clinicals)

Students will begin to apply and understand concepts of health promotion, recovery, and psychosocial rehabilitation in this first clinical practice course. They will begin to use knowledge and skills working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health challenges. Students will also apply skills from lab, pharmacology and psychosocial rehabilitation theory in varying mental health settings.

Spring 2027(January Term)

PSYN 2245: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Clinicals)

Students will practice nursing in settings with clients who require acute medical/surgical care, treatment and intervention. They will focus on developing assessment skills, documentation and health education. Students will also practice intermediate communication skills while working with clients.

Summer 2027 (May Term)

Non teaching

Note: Course assignments listed above reflect current expectations but are subject to change.

For more information regarding the courses in the program please see: https://calendar.kpu.ca/programs-az/health/psychiatric-nursing/psychiatric-nursing-bpn/#requirementstext

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree completed (PhD preferred) Eligible for practicing membership with BCCNM as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with no limits, no conditions, no terms Qualified to fulfill all teaching responsibilities of the program which includes RPN entry-level competencies to meet the standards of practice Minimum of five years of practice experience and current competence in their area of teaching

Application Requirements

Candidates are asked to submit:

Current CV including relevant educational, clinical and teaching experience Cover Letter including expression of interest

Please note that the Search Committee will begin the shortlisting process on July 13, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 53.5% (NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.