Instructor – Health Programs

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: September 15, 2026

Resume Review: September 26, 2026

Position

Start Date:

As soon as suitable candidate is available

Salary $70,437 – $112,872

Contact: Human Resources

Email:

Phone:

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates the need for one full-time Term Instructor in the Health Programs and invites applications from qualified candidates, this will be a one-year term with the possibility of extension. This faculty position will be required to teach in the health programs (HTCA/HCAP/APN), provide instructional support, and program research and quality control. This position will commence as soon as the suitable candidate is available.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering courses in the health programs (HTCA/HCAP/APN). Instruction duties will include preparing and delivering courses in a classroom, laboratory and/or clinical setting. As well, this position will be responsible for research and progress reports needed for any regulating or ministerial bodies.

• Possess a Master’s in Nursing Science, or Registered Nurse (RN) with relevant teaching and research experience may be considered;
• Current BCCNM registration;
• Experience teaching Indigenous adult learners;
• Experience with regulating bodies and Accreditation Boards
• Experience working with HSPNET,
• Current experience in continuing care settings (work experience in acute and community settings is an asset);
• And student placement with various health authorities,
• BC Provincial Instructor’s Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the PID or NAID program (some Prior Learning Assessment Recognition may be available);
• Courses in geriatric nursing and gerontology would be an asset for all applicants;
• Demonstrated teaching and human relations skills. Faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community;
• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;
• Knowledge and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures and Indigenous lived experiences;
• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT;
• Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens;
• Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on the Learning Hub as part of their orientation/on-boarding;
• Completion of the Indigenous Cultural Competency course would be an asset;
• Preference is provided to Indigenous applicants.

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