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Instructor, Health Care Assistant

The School of Health and Human Services is looking for one to two instructors for the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program. This position will be short-term to teach in the long-term care (LTC) clinical setting in the West Kootenay Boundary areas.

Location
Other
Department
Education
Subdepartment
School of Health and Human Services
Employee Group
BCGEU
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Non Regular
FTE
100
Desired Start Date
01/02/2027
End Date (if applicable)
30/04/2027
Closing Date
15/10/2026
Competition #
16146

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support clinical education for Health Care Assistant students in LTC
  • Provide ongoing written and verbal feedback to students
  • Foster practice partners and College relationships
  • Communicate with practice partners to ensure common understanding of learning outcomes of practice course
  • Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback
  • Participate in instructional team meetings

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Excellent communication, team work, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to provide responsive, inclusive, and learner-centred support that promotes student success
  • Excellent teaching support skills, including coaching students, facilitating learning, and providing clear, constructive feedback in clinical settings
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusive learning practices and to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in the learning environment
  • Three – five years of recent, relevant practice experience in long term care
  • Understanding of the context and scope of practice of the Health Care Assistant in British Columbia

Education and Experience

  • Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
  • Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary setting is an asset

These are non-regular, full-time positions (100%), commencing February 1, 2027, and ending April 30, 2027. Salary and Benefits are in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,763.30 - $4,428.06 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.

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