Faculty, Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences Nursing program is seeking temporary, part-time and/or temporary, full-time Faculty, Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing.

Bring your passion for nursing back to school! As Nursing Faculty at BCIT, you will have the opportunity to:

• Inspire the next generation of nurses by sharing your real-world experience.
• Mentor and guide students through hands-on, practice-based learning.
• Engage with the latest technology in our cutting-edge learning environments.
• Collaborate, share your expertise, and grow with our passionate community of educators.

Our faculty have an important and direct impact on Nursing in BC – for a glimpse of what you could be doing in our program click here; to learn more about the courses we teach, please visit our courses page.

BCIT’s nursing program is committed to furthering Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, and anti-racism in nursing through incorporation of relevant leading practices and principles as highlighted in the qualifications section below.
Temporary, full-time and temporary, part-time contracts are available year-round for the program. We encourage all applicants who meet the qualifications to apply for this position as we welcome applications for future staffing needs.
Apply today and help shape the future of nursing! Here is our website for more information https://bcitbsnprogram.my.canva.site/ Duties & Responsibilities The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a three-year, full-time program, delivered in-person over three terms per year. The program is based on a concept, competency-based approach. Our program is innovative in design and implements labs, practicums, and blended learning as teaching strategies.
Opportunities may be available for the following areas in a variety of contexts (simulation, clinical, lab, and theory). Candidates who have the flexibility to teach the programs below would be preferred:

• Medical/Surgical
• Mental Health
• Perinatal
• Pediatrics
• Public Health
• Simulation
• Indigenous Health
• Global Health

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated clinical experience in Medical/Surgical, Mental Health, Perinatal, Pediatrics or Community Health with a minimum of 2-3 years nursing experience.
• A Masters degree is a requirement for this position for candidates who are successful in obtaining regular/permanent status in this position, however, BCIT will consider applicants who are currently enrolled in a Masters Degree program with an intention of completing the degree within a specified time period, or those who have the intention of enrolling in a program and completing their Masters Degree within a specified time period. Professional development support may be available for course work and practicum experiences. One degree must be in Nursing. Applicants with only a BSN may be considered with limitation.
• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience preferably in an academic institution is considered an asset. Including but not limited to: Facilitating simulation, and experience using simulation best practice standards Demonstrated ability using educational technologies, including online learning platforms Demonstrated abilities in cultural safety and decolonized approaches integrated into teaching practice
• Knowledge and experience of curriculum development using various delivery methods.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and to supporting student learning.
• Ability and willingness to contribute in Faculty of Nursing meetings and initiatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned clinical practice sites.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency. Proficiency with Learning Content Management Systems (e.g., Learning Hub, Blackboard, etc.) considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Completion of formal courses related to teaching including but not limited to: Provincial Instructor Diploma, CASN’s Nurse Educator, Clinical Instructor, and/or Simulation Educator course
• Demonstrated interest in applied research.
• Current and active British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) registration.
• Current CPR (HCP) certification.
• Current Respiratory Fit Mask Test.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding to uphold the BCIT commitments of the IDEAS framework that also intersect with nursing professional commitments https://www.bcit.ca/ideas/ Indigenous Inclusion Diversity Equity Access Sustainability
• Preference for evidence of completion of an Indigenous Cultural Safety course within a Canadian context
• A demonstrable understanding and commitment to all BC College of Nurses and Midwives practice standards and the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Understands and applies knowledge of how colonialism and systemic racism have historically, and continue to, impact the experiences of Indigenous Peoples within health, education, and social systems.
• Demonstrates commitment toward identifying, confronting, and eliminating Indigenous-specific racism, other forms of discrimination of equity-deserving groups within learning and healthcare environments such as through self-reflection and engaging in anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusivity training.
• Demonstrated understanding of legislation and policy commitments in British Columbia, such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), BC Human Rights Code, and the BCCNM Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard

Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).