HCA Instructor (Clinical/Practical)

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our college does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. We are committed to be an equal- employer and to creating a diverse environment where employees are involved and respected. All qualified applicants will receive the same consideration for employment.

Western Community College invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates to teach the Health Care Assistant Program (Practical), for evening shifts (Mon - Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM). The Clinical Instructor will be responsible for taking the students on Multi Level/complex Care Practicum. The instructor will be involved in teaching clinical skills to students and their evaluation of clinical skills.

Required Qualification

• Licensure: Current unrestricted registration as an LPN, RN, or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).


• Teaching Competency: Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (e.g., Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent, or prior teaching experience with satisfactory references or evaluations).


• Clinical Experience:


• At least two years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1400 hours).


• Experience working with older adults with complex health needs.


• Experience or orientation in home support and multi-level/complex care.


• Cultural Safety Training: Evidence of completion of Indigenous cultural safety and humility coursework (e.g., San’yas training or equivalent).


• BC HCA Practice Course: Evidence of completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course (available via the Learning Hub).

Experience

• Three to five years of recent and relevant practice experience (equivalent to full-time hours per year).

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Fixed-Term

Benefits: Extended health care

Licence/Certification: BCCNM License (required)

Work Location: In person