Position: Instructor, Nursing & Allied Health; Clinical

Contract Position:
Instructor, Nursing & Allied Health (Clinical)

Join Keyano College to apply for the contract instructor role in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Practical Nurse program at Keyano College’s School of Health and Human Services.

Keyano College’s School of Health and Human Services is currently seeking Contract Clinical Instructors for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Practical Nurse program. The role bridges theory and practice, helping students apply classroom learning to real-world patient care environments. Clinical rotations consist of 6-week periods including 8/10/12 hour shifts that may include days, evenings, and weekends. This is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity;

candidates must work on campus in Fort McMurray, AB and be willing to relocate.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post‑secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both industry training and talent upgrading needs, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds to strengthen our employee community.

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision of students in assigned placements (Medicine, Surgery, Maternity, Long‑term Care & Mental Health Unit).
• Develop and maintain clinical learning plans and objectives consistent with program outcomes.
• Conduct pre‑clinical briefings and post‑clinical debriefings/conferences with students.
• Evaluate and assess student performance in the clinical environment using established criteria and provide constructive feedback.
• Grade assignments, clinical logs, reports, concept maps/care plans, and other assessments.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, preceptors, and partner agencies to coordinate student experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, incidents, and evaluations.
• Participate in orientation, training, and continuing professional development activities related to clinical instruction.
• Promote best practices, professional standards, and safety protocols in clinical settings.
• Address student concerns, support learning needs, and intervene when remedial action is required.
• Uphold institutional policies, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements.

• Professional licensure / registration (e.g. CRNA, CLPNA) in good standing.
• Minimum clinical experience (e.g. 3‑5 years) in relevant specialty areas.
• Experience mentoring or teaching students in clinical settings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation, electronic health records, and standard health care practices. Connect Care training will be provided if necessary.
• Previous post‑secondary teaching or instructional experience / simulation lab experience is an asset.
• Clinical experience is considered an asset; orientation and training to clinical units will be provided.

Please note:

If your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organizations.

• Placement on the wage grid is reflective of educational and experiential qualifications.

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring, and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Keyano College

Fort McMurray, Alberta

08‑10‑2025

31‑10‑2025