The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a sessional instructor position in the School of Nursing for the January 2025 semester. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

This posting covers undergraduate courses in need of instruction from the Wood Innovation Design Centre, located in downtown Prince George.

Candidates with a minimum BScN, MScN or PhD preferred, are encouraged to apply. Current registration as a Practicing RN with the BCCNM is required for all clinical positions, and preferred for all other positions.

NRSG 311 – Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I – 5.5 SCH Contract
Clinical Instructor

This course offers theoretical, laboratory and clinical practice learning with a focus on medical and surgical nursing of adults and older adults. The course builds on previously introduced principles and concepts and provides students with opportunities to engage in clinical decision-making and therapeutic interventions with patients exhibiting complex and/or less stable health issues.

NRSG 311 – Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I – .5 SCH Contract
Clinical Lead – Up to 2 positions available; looking for 2 leads who can be situated in Fort St. John OR Prince George

This course offers theoretical, laboratory and clinical practice learning with a focus on medical and surgical nursing of adults and older adults. The course builds on previously introduced principles and concepts and provides students with opportunities to engage in clinical decision-making and therapeutic interventions with patients exhibiting complex and/or less stable health issues.

NURS 422/ NRSG 422 – Indigenous Health and Nursing – 3 SCH Contract Theory Instructor; Online Delivery
Note: Instructional dates are January 6 – February 14, with a workshop/OSCE component the week of February 10 – 15 2025.

This course focuses on rural health and nursing. It provides students with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills, and to extend their ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments with diverse client populations across the lifespan. Students learn to safely utilize the NNPBC Decision Support Tools for RN First Call practice. Students learn to identify health concerns and risks, taking into account culture, ethnicity and health beliefs to make informed clinical judgements. This course features a skills-building laboratory/workshop and a clinical practicum in a rural acute care or primary health care facility.

NURS 461/ NRSG 421 – Rural Health & Nursing – 3 SCH Contract Theory Instructor – 3 SCH Contract; Online Delivery
Note: Instructional dates are January 6 – February 14, with a workshop/OSCE component the week of February 10 – 15 2025.

This course focuses on rural health and nursing. It provides students with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills, and to extend their ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments with diverse client populations across the lifespan. Students learn to safely utilize the NNPBC Decision Support Tools for RN First Call practice. Students learn to identify health concerns and risks, taking into account culture, ethnicity and health beliefs to make informed clinical judgements. This course features a skills-building laboratory/workshop and a clinical practicum in a rural acute care or primary health care facility.

For information including application instructions, please see the below link to the job posting.