Vocational Instructors - Practical Nursing

OKANAGAN COLLEGE
Okanagan College transforms lives and communities. We are one of Canada's leading colleges. We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees. We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture. We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners. We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.



Position Title:
Vocational Instructor - Practical Nursing

Competition Number:
C002792, C002793, C002805

Division/Portfolio:
Health and Social Development

Department/Program:
Practical Nursing

Campus/Centre:
C002792 - Vernon
C002793 - Kelowna
C002805 - Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm


Your Opportunity:

The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.



Education and Experience:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. A Master's Degree is preferred. A Diploma in Nursing may be considered with relevant experience.

2. Current active registration with the BCCNM is required.

3. An Instructor's Diploma is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

4. Five or more years experience in Acute, Long Term and /or Community Care is required. Experience in pediatrics, mental health or obstetrics may be an asset.

5. Recent teaching experience an asset



Functions and Duties:

Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; practicum placement and supervision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction. Will be required to teach theory and lab classes, as well as supervise students in a variety of clinical settings.

Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties



Skills and Abilities:

Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.



Appointment Type:
Vocational - Non-Regular Full-time - C002792 & C002793
Vocational - Substitute - C002805

Appointment Dates - C002792:
08/12/2024 - 03/14/2025

Appointment Dates - C002793:
08/12/2024 - 06/09/2025

Appointment Dates - C002805:
06/10/2024 - 06/05/2026


Annual Salary/Hourly Rate:
Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.



Posting Opening Date:
C002792 & C002793 - 04/26/2024
C002805 - 05/08/2024

Posting Closing Date:
C002792 & C002793 - 05/13/2024
C002805 - 05/23/2024


APPLICATIONS:

To apply for this position, please go to our employment site: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca and complete an on-line application.

All applications must be submitted through our employment site to be considered.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca