Rural Instructor - Practical Nurse Program

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1255
CLOSING DATE: MAY 27, 2025 @11:59PM MDT

We are looking for 2 casual instructors to assist us in the delivery of the Practical Nurse Rural delivery. This may include assisting in lab or clinical settings.

Rural location: Castor and surrounding area

FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re looking for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Health Studies team to support our rural delivery, as Instructors in our Practical Nurse program.

Graduates of NorQuest College’s Practical Nurse program are Difference Makers in terms of the health care that Albertans receive. Our students prepare for their clinical experiences with theory and hands-on learning in multiple modes of delivery, and we are proud of the varied and robust learning experiences in our programs. We utilize low and high-fidelity simulation to augment the learner experience, providing students with a safe learning environment to practice and reflect.

Our instructors take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of the students they teach. You will join a collaborative academic community that thrives on energy, motivation, and dedication to the successes of both our students and colleagues.

Our students come to us with the goals of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Join us and help them achieve their goals. 

We are looking for a permanent position. 

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• As a NorQuest Instructor, you will facilitate learning in a variety of health care settings in rural communities, so the ability to travel to these sites is a requirement. Our clinical sites include both acute and continuing care.
• Instructors help our learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to be successful and safe practitioners within their scope of practice. You will need to possess excellent organizational and communication skills and have a passion for providing instruction and feedback that allows our students to apply skills in a safe and patient-centered way.

• Casual position working with students in labs and clinical placements. This position will support our rural delivery. Work hours vary based on lab and clinical schedules:

Clinical Shifts: Saturday and Sundays – 12-hour shifts

• Clinicals focus on long-term care, medicine and surgical site rotations

• Responsibilities include planning and developing clinical assignments, supervising students, maintaining a facilitative and supportive learning environment, maintaining appropriate student records of attendance and performance, providing relevant feedback to students on performance, notifying the instructional coordinator of student concerns, and developing and maintaining site rapport and relationships.

• Preference will be given to those living in rural areas where the program is being hosted.

Lab shifts:

• Responsibilities include planning and facilitating lab practicing, supervising students, maintaining a facilitative and supportive learning environment, maintaining appropriate student records of attendance and performance, providing appropriate feedback to students on performance, and notifying the associate chair of student concerns.

• Lab shifts run 0800-1600: number of days depends on the lab course being delivered.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Practical Nurse Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 5 years full-time clinical nursing or nursing education experience
• CRNA or CLPNA registration.
• Current BLS.
• Previous formal or informal teaching experience is an asset.
• Portability letter to confirm hours.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

• A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last thirty days.
• Up to date immunization records including COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and application of equity, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach individuals at different skill levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain an interactive learning environment with skill practice and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• Ability to evaluate student performance through various academic methods.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to develop different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Passionate about Nursing and teaching technical skills to individuals interested in joining the Health Care industry.

SALARY: Reflective based on your education and experience. This is a faculty role therefore the pay range is quite large, the Faculty Association agreement Appendix A outlines how pay is determined.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise shines in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date