Casual Clinical Instructors for Practical Nurse and Bachelor of Nursing Programs

The Centre for Health and Wellness is seeking Clinical Instructors to support nursing students in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment required for safe and effective nursing practice. The Clinical Instructor plays a key role in bridging theory and practice by mentoring nursing students in real-world healthcare settings.

Clinical Instructor responsibilities include:

• Preparation, supervision, evaluation of approximately 8 students in a group with support from the Practice Coordinator
• Participate in the off-campus clinical placements
• Seek excellence in teaching by applying and evaluating various teaching strategies
• Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence-informed practice
• Evaluate students in clinical practice and provide feedback on written assignments
• Attend scheduled team meetings for Kick-Off and Wrap-Up (twice per semester)
• Participate as a member of a larger faculty team in the development and implementation of effective teaching strategies and initiatives
• Travel may be required to clinical settings

• LPN and/or RN designation, a minimum of a degree in nursing is required to teach within the BN Program
• Current registration with the CLHA or CRNA
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge base and safe, competent practice
• Minimum 3 years current clinical experience in medical/surgery/long-term care settings or minimum 3 years current experience in maternity or pediatrics
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously within small groups
• Capable of performing physical duties such as patient transfers and lifts
• Recent clinical supervision/preceptorship of students and/or teaching experience is an asset

A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.

Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.