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The Practical Nurse Instructor will deliver high-quality instruction in lab and clinical settings while mentoring students. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, providing hands-on supervision, and assessing student performance.

Job details

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 Clinicals (Site Cowichan District Hospital) from our Duncan, 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: Friday November 16, 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: Monday to Friday 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. Qualifications: 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. Required Experience: In a Long-term Care, Maternity or Mental health or Acute Care in Canada within the last two years, or relevant experience. Diversity and Inclusion: 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!

What you’ll do

The Practical Nurse Instructor will deliver high-quality instruction in lab and clinical settings while mentoring students. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, providing hands-on supervision, and assessing student performance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 2,800 hours of nursing experience in acute, maternity, or mental health care within the last two years. A current full registration with the BCCNM as an LPN, RN, or RDPN is required.

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing instruction
• Clinical supervision
• Mentorship
• Lesson planning
• Student assessment
• Communication
• Office 365
• Student Information Systems
• Acute care
• Maternity care
• Mental health care
• Curriculum delivery
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Microsoft 365
• Constructive Feedback
• Acute Care
• Teaching
• Mental Health
• Learning Styles
• Lesson Planning
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long-Term Care
• Nurse Education
• Nursing

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor
• Nursing Instructor / Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers