HCA Instructor - Westminster College

Westminster College

Mid-level Not specified Surrey, BC, CA

Posted 5 days 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
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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.
    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 ‘resource’ 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\
  • • and post\-care conferences
    •  Provide clear and concise documentation
    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