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CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Job Profile: AAPS Salaried – Nursing, Level B

Job/Position Summary: Practice supervision of nursing students in Seminar, Clinical and Laboratory/SIM setting.

Working Relationships:

• Works within a team of others who are teaching at the same level in the program.
• Participates in review labs.
• Initiates and maintains contact where assigned and orients self to the setting as per Interior Health Policy and the School of Nursing expectation.
• Collaborate as necessary with the agency personnel to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Collaborates as necessary to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Consults with Team Leader and Associate Director when student performance is of concern.

Work Performed:

• Attend orientation workshops.
• Attend planning meetings prior to the start of the contract/term.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled and participate in minute taking on a rotational basis.
• Attend Term End Review Meeting.
• Become familiar with the School of Nursing Policies.
• Schedule specific practice learning experiences for assigned students.
• Prepare patient assignments and inform students of their assignments according to the course expectations.
• Be present during the entire student practice time and supervise students throughout their time at the agency.
• Maintain a daily anecdotal record of each student’s performance and provide feedback as outlined in Practice Policies.
• Engage in student journal dialogue.
• Grade and provide feedback on practice-related written assignments.
• Complete the student evaluation process at the end of term.
• Participate in Review Labs/SIM during and at the end of the practice term.
• Provide written feedback to the team regarding the practice environment at the end of the term.
• Provide mentoring to new practice teachers at the beginning of the term.
• Attend grade appeals even if these appeals take place following contract completion.
• Enter a voicemail message on the assigned UBC telephone and regularly retrieve messages.
• Regularly check UBC Okanagan School of Nursing e-mails (at least three times weekly).
• Submit mileage and parking reimbursement claims monthly.
• Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not required.

Exercising Judgment/Impacts of Decisions/Consequence of Error:

Offer formative as well as summative evaluative feedback verbally, through the written journal, and in the form of written evaluation. Seek guidance regarding student performance concerns only from the Team Leader or the Associate Director and collaborate with them to provide the student with constructive feedback and options for progress in the program.

Be willing to give negative feedback to the student if indicated. Inappropriate judgment or unwillingness to provide constructive feedback may harm the student’s progress in the program and/or result in unsafe practice in subsequent practice placements.

Supervision Received and Given:

Initially, mentorship will be provided by an experienced faculty member. The Team Leader is available for consultation at any time. The Associate Director is also available for consultation regarding policy and its application, student performance and feedback.

Experienced clinical assistants will mentor new practice teachers as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Clinical Assistants must be Registered Nurses in British Columbia and must have at least two years of practice experience in nursing. Clinical assistants must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or have made significant progress toward that degree.

To Apply: Email School of Nursing Associate Director, Melanie Willson: melanie.willson@ubc.ca

TERM CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR (Winter Term 1) – NRSG_O 336: Nursing Practice in Medicine at Kelowna General Hospital (September 1 to October 16, 2026)

UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing is seeking a term clinical assistant to support NRSG_O 336: Nursing Practice in Medicine at Kelowna General Hospital.

Job/Position Summary: Clinical practice supervision of nursing students two days per week (Tuesdays/Wednesdays or Thursdays/Fridays) with hours being typically 0630-1530 (some afternoons/evenings may be required).

The NRSG_O 336 clinical assistant support groups of 6-8 students in 6-week clinical rotations at the hospital site. The Tuesday & Wednesday group is on KGH 6W medicine, and Thursday & Friday group on 2S cardiac medicine. Orientation to clinical teaching and facilitation will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

Clinical assistants must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and be a Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position.

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent clinical experience in acute medicine settings. Previous teaching or student supervision experience is an asset.

Organization Summary

The UBC Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares graduates to practice nursing within a variety of contexts and with diverse client populations. More information about the School of Nursing can be found at the UBCO School of Nursing website.

Working Relationships:

• Works within a team of others who are teaching at the same level in the program.
• Participates in review labs.
• Initiates and maintains contact where assigned and orients self to the setting as per Interior. Health Policy and the School of Nursing expectation.
• Collaborate as necessary with the agency personnel to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Collaborates as necessary to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Consults with Team Leader and Assistant Director when student performance is of concern.

Work Performed:

• Attend orientation workshops.
• Attend planning meetings prior to the start of the contract/term.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled and participate in minute taking on a rotational basis.
• Attend Term End Review Meeting.
• Become familiar with the School of Nursing Policies.
• Schedule specific practice learning experiences for assigned students.
• Prepare patient assignments and inform students of their assignments according to the course expectations.
• Be present during the entire student practice time and supervise students throughout their time at the agency.
• Maintain a daily anecdotal record of each student’s performance and provide feedback as outlined in Practice Policies.
• Engage in student journal dialogue.
• Grade and provide feedback on practice-related written assignments.
• Complete the student evaluation process at the end of term.
• Participate in labs and simulation during the practice term.
• Provide written feedback to the team regarding the practice environment at the end of the term.
• Provide mentoring to new practice teachers at the beginning of the term.
• Attend grade appeals even if these appeals take place following contract completion.
• Regularly check UBC Okanagan School of Nursing e-mails (at least three times weekly).
• Submit mileage and parking reimbursement claims on a monthly
• Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not

Exercising Judgment/Impacts of Decisions/Consequence of Error:

Offer formative as well as summative evaluative feedback verbally, through the written journal, and in the form of written evaluation. Seek guidance regarding student performance concerns only from the Team Leader or the Associate Director and collaborate with them to provide the student with constructive feedback and options for progress in the program.

Be willing to give negative feedback to the student if indicated. Inappropriate judgment or unwillingness to provide constructive feedback may harm the student’s progress in the program and/or result in unsafe practice in subsequent practice placements.

Supervision Received and Given:

Initially, mentorship will be provided by an experienced faculty member. The Team Leader is available for consultation at any time. The Associate Director is also available for consultation regarding policy and its application as well as regarding student performance and the provision of feedback. It is expected that experienced clinical assistants will providing mentorship to new practice teachers as appropriate.

To Apply:  Email a letter of application together with an up to date resume outlining nursing clinical practice and any teaching experience to School of Nursing Associate Director, Melanie Willson: melanie.willson@ubc.ca

Compensation range is $6949.92 – 8334.33 monthly, for 1.0 FTE (Full Time)

This position will be a 0.66 FTE for the duration of the contract.

The deadline for application: Review of applications will continue until the position if filled.

TERM CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR (Winter Terms 1 & 2) – NRSG_O 339: Nursing Practice in Child Health at Kelowna General Hospital and UBC Okanagan Simulation Lab (September 8, 2026 to April 9, 2027)

Job/Position Summary: Clinical practice supervision of nursing students two – three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday) with daily practice hours being typically 0630-1530.

The NRSG_O 339 practicum supports students to develop beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe, ethical, evidence-informed nursing care for in child health contexts. Clinical assistants support groups of 8 students in 6-week clinical rotations on KGH 4South pediatric unit and in simulation learning experiences in the UBC Okanagan simulation laboratory. Orientation to clinical teaching and simulation facilitation will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications
Clinical Assistant: Undergraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position.

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical experience in pediatric/child health settings. Previous teaching or student supervision experience is an asset.

Organization Summary

The UBC Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares graduates to practice nursing within a variety of contexts and with diverse client populations. More information about the School of Nursing can be found at the UBCO School of Nursing website.

Working Relationships:

• Works within a team of others who are teaching at the same level in the program.
• Participates in review labs.
• Initiates and maintains contact where assigned and orients self to the setting as per Interior. Health Policy and the School of Nursing expectation.
• Collaborate as necessary with the agency personnel to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Collaborates as necessary to ensure that the student experience addresses the goals.
• Consults with Team Leader and Assistant Director when student performance is of concern.

Work Performed:

• Attend orientation workshops.
• Attend planning meetings prior to the start of the contract/term.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled and participate in minute taking on a rotational basis.
• Attend Term End Review Meeting.
• Become familiar with the School of Nursing Policies.
• Schedule specific practice learning experiences for assigned students.
• Prepare patient assignments and inform students of their assignments according to the course expectations.
• Be present during the entire student practice time and supervise students throughout their time at the agency.
• Maintain a daily anecdotal record of each student’s performance and provide feedback as outlined in Practice Policies.
• Engage in student journal dialogue.
• Grade and provide feedback on practice-related written assignments.
• Complete the student evaluation process at the end of term.
• Participate in labs and simulation during the practice term.
• Provide written feedback to the team regarding the practice environment at the end of the term.
• Provide mentoring to new practice teachers at the beginning of the term.
• Attend grade appeals even if these appeals take place following contract completion.
• Regularly check UBC Okanagan School of Nursing e-mails (at least three times weekly).
• Submit mileage and parking reimbursement claims on a monthly
• Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not

Exercising Judgment/Impacts of Decisions/Consequence of Error:

Offer formative as well as summative evaluative feedback verbally, through the written journal, and in the form of written evaluation. Seek guidance regarding student performance concerns only from the Team Leader or the Assistant Director and collaborate with them to provide the student with constructive feedback and options for progress in the program.

Be willing to give negative feedback to the student if indicated. Inappropriate judgment or unwillingness to provide constructive feedback may harm the student’s progress in the program and/or result in unsafe practice in subsequent practice placements.

Supervision Received and Given:

Initially, mentorship will be provided by an experienced faculty member. The Team Leader is available for consultation at any time. The Associate Director is also available for consultation regarding policy and its application as well as regarding student performance and the provision of feedback.

It is expected that experienced clinical assistants will provide mentoring to new practice teachers as appropriate.

To Apply:  Email a letter of application together with an up to date resume outlining nursing clinical practice and any teaching experience to School of Nursing Associate Director, Melanie Willson: melanie.willson@ubc.ca

Compensation range is $6949.92 – 8334.33 monthly, for 1.0 FTE (Full Time)

This position will be a 0.67 FTE for the duration of the contract. Options for reduced teaching assignment/FTE may be possible.

The deadline for application: Review of applications will continue until the position if filled.