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 Prince George Main Campus.

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.

NURS 306 – Introduction to Epidemiology – 3 SCH Contract 
Theory Instructor

This course applies epidemiological principles in the examination of patterns of disease and disability among populations, particularly those in northern latitudes. It introduces students to the interpretation of vital statistics, the critique of cross-sectional, case-control and cohort design, and the principles of screening.

NURS 317 – Theory & Practice: Maternity – 3 SCH Contract 
Theory Instructor; In Person

This course takes a women- and family-centred, strengths-based approach to caring for individuals and families of diverse and multicultural backgrounds in the childbearing experience. Emphasis is placed on the integration and application of evidence-based theory, standards for nursing practice, effective communication, critical thinking and use of the nursing process to optimally prepare nurses as caregivers and collaborators with childbearing women, neonates, families, and the health care team.

NURS 318 – Theory & Practice: Pediatrics – SCH to be determined 
Simulation Facilitator

This course emphasizes the health of infants, children, and their families, with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and common health problems with particular attention to northern populations and First Nations. Information and clinical practice relating to acute and chronic conditions and medical/surgical interventions are included. Clinical experiences occur in acute pediatric and selected community settings, providing opportunities to apply pediatric nursing knowledge.

NURS 318 – Theory & Practice: Pediatrics – 3 SCH Contract 
Theory Instructor; In Person

This course emphasizes the health of infants, children, and their families, with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and common health problems with particular attention to northern populations and First Nations. Information and clinical practice relating to acute and chronic conditions and medical/surgical interventions are included. Clinical experiences occur in acute pediatric and selected community settings, providing opportunities to apply pediatric nursing knowledge.

NURS 318 – Theory & Practice: Pediatrics – 1 SCH Contract 
Clinical Lead

This course emphasizes the health of infants, children, and their families, with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and common health problems with particular attention to northern populations and First Nations. Information and clinical practice relating to acute and chronic conditions and medical/surgical interventions are included. Clinical experiences occur in acute pediatric and selected community settings, providing opportunities to apply pediatric nursing knowledge. 

NURS 326 – Theory & Practice: Mental Health – 2.5 SCH Contract 
Clinical Instructor
Note: Clinical dates are associated with the second six-week rotation, October 23 – December 1, 2024.

This course provides knowledge and skills required to care for people living with common mental health and addiction issues encountered in rural nursing practice. A holistic, relational nursing focus allows students to apply concepts to a variety of health challenges and to intervene appropriately. Students have an opportunity to further develop mental health nursing knowledge and skills in the clinical setting.

NURS 418 – Introduction to Community Health and Nursing – up to 4 SCH contract
Clinical Instructor
Note: Clinical dates are March 10 – April 6, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the concepts of community, primary health care, and nursing in the community and builds upon previous experiences in community health nursing practice. The theory and practice of working as a nurse in the community with individuals, families, and population groups are addressed through the integration and application of community nursing and primary health care theory in nursing practice in northern communities.

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.