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 Quesnel 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 318 – Theory & Practice: Pediatrics – 0.5 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 323 – Theory & Practice: Older Adult – 2.5 SCH Contract 
Clinical Instructor – two positions

This course focuses on health-promoting, person-centred nursing practice with older persons in rural communities. Assessment focuses on the physical and mental health of older persons within the context of their everyday experience and their families and/or cultures. Students have an opportunity to extend knowledge, skills and the application of therapeutic approaches with this population in the community and clinical settings.

NURS 326 – Theory & Practice: Mental Health – 2.5 SCH Contract 
Clinical Instructor – two positions

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. 
 

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