Term Clinical Instructor

Job Summary

UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing is seeking a term clinical assistant to support NRSG_O 339: Nursing Practice in Child Health at Kelowna General Hospital and UBC Okanagan simulation lab for the period of October 19 - December 9 2026.

Clinical practice days are three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) and daily practice hours are 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.

Applications will consist of:

• A letter of application
• An up-to-date resume outlining nursing clinical practice and any teaching experience

Organizational Status
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 .

Work Performed

• 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.
• 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 basis.
• Invited to attend School of Nursing monthly meeting, but not required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
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
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.

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

Minimum Qualifications
Research Nurse: Registered Nurse with BCCNP plus three years of nursing and administrative experience. Clinical Associate: Undergraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNP, plus at least two years of experience in a clinical position. Nurse Practitioner Clinical Associate: Postgraduate degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse with BCCNP, plus two years of experience in primary care NP practice or a combination of education and experience.

- 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.