
HCA Instructor - Westminster College
Westminster College
Mid-level
Not specified
Surrey, BC, CA
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job summary
Join Westminster College's Health Care Assistant program, instructing students in both theory and hands-on lab settings. Lead classroom activities and assessments using your nursing skills and knowledge of adult education to shape the future healthcare professionals. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, tuition discounts for family members, and a collaborative work environment. Apply now for a chance to impact lives while growing in your teaching career!
Role details
- Role
- Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
- Industry
- Education And Training
- Employment
- Parttime, Fulltime
- Experience
- 2 Years +
- Education
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsibilities
- Instruct curriculum using authorized college materials
- Participate in program team meetings and curriculum development
- Organize instructor materials for courses
- Define daily objectives and manage lesson plans
- Administer, record, and file assessments according to guidelines
- Maintain communication with campus HCA lead instructor
- Provide support to clinical staff and act as a liaison for students
Requirements
- Current unrestricted registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners
- Completion of provincial instructor diploma or equivalent education
- Two years of full-time Canadian nursing experience
- Evidence of completion of Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course
- Completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility
Benefits
- Reimbursement of practicing license or professional membership fees
- Education and training allowance
- Tuition discount for spouse and children
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Key skills
Nursing
Communication
Leadership
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Planning
Teamwork
Ms Office
Database Systems
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- Reporting to the Campus Director, the HCA Instructor is responsible for instructing the students during theory and lab. The HCA Instructor must understand Westminster College HCA Program goals and/or outcomes, the learning goals and outcomes for all training (including the requirements for clinical), the policy/procedures for each facility that the students will be attending during clinical training and be able to coordinate them all into a successful learning experience.
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Responsibilities
Instruct curriculum using only pre\-authorized or Westminster College materials
Take part in our program TEAMs and contribute to maintaining the curriculum for the betterment of the program
Organize and is responsible for instructor materials
Distribute and explain course outlines at the beginning of every class to every student
Define daily objectives and begin with an overview of the daily lesson plan
Distribute textbooks and materials at the beginning of the course
Check inventory and order lab supplies as needed
Administer all assessments as closed book and according to guidelines and procedures
Grade and check daily work, projects, and quizzes in a timely fashion according to guidelines
Follow procedures for administering, recording grades, and filing assessments
Mark in a timely fashion and according to guidelines provided
Maintain attendance sheets accurately
Allow every student the chance to evaluate the course and teaching methods using the student evaluation form at the end of every course
Use the Classroom Observation Worksheet to guide teaching practices
Provide Head Office with an evaluation of each course taught
Offer assistance to other faculty and staff
Cover all material for the week, in a condensed form if necessary to provide for holidays or professional days
Maintain discretion and confidentiality in dealing with clients/patients, students, peers and supervisors
Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with others at various levels and organizations
Meet regularly with the campus HCA lead instructor/director, keeping him/her informed of student progress and/or issues
Act as a campus liaison for students and clinical staff
Serve as a βresourceβ person for students
Use empathy and respect when dealing with students, peers and supervisors
Participate in grad functions
Attend faculty meetings and in\-service training
Clinical (if also performing clinical duties):
Receive an orientation to the clinical site prior to clinical dates
Distribute and explain clinical packages (learning objectives, learning goals, assignments, etc.)
Provide site orientations to students
Make arrangements with the facility for daily pre\
Prepare and review evaluations with students
Ensure that all evaluations and documentations are completed and submitted to the campus
Ensure all supplies and materials are available for the students
Qualifications and Education
Current unrestricted (i.e., no conditions on license or provisional registration) full registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM); and
Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (i.e., completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education, or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references, positive performance evaluations, and student course evaluations)
Two (2\) or more years of full\-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year \= 1400 hours) with relevant knowledge of the Canadian health care system, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members, and current policies and procedures within residential and community care settings.
Evidence of completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on LearningHub to be completed as part of orientation/on\-boarding.
Completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility (to be completed within first 3 months of hire)
Nursing work experience to include:
Experience working with older adults with complex health needs; and
Experience or orientation (i.e., shadow shifts) in home support and multi\-level/complex care.
Skills
Proven knowledge of MS Office and/or database systems preferred but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Competencies
Accountability
Leadership
Communication
Analytical thinking
Problem\-solving
Adaptability
Teamwork
Network and relationship building
Planning and organizing
What We Offer
Reimbursement of practicing license or professional association membership fees
Education and training allowance
Tuition discount for spouse and children
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Disability and life insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity \& Inclusion
Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, national/ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, and/or disability. We encourage candidates who have experienced barriers in employment opportunities to apply.
Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $35\.00\-$36\.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Evening shift
Application question(s):
What are your wage expectations?
Experience:
nursing: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
BCCNM registration (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent
Pay: $21\.15\-$34\.26 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025\-08\-12
Expected start date: 2025\-08\-15