Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Department

The Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide offers the Practical Nurse Program and the Health Care Aide Program. This sessional will instruct from Northwestern Polytechnic's Fairview Campus. Located in the heart of Alberta's Peace Country, Fairview Campus delivers state-of-the-art career programs & specialty training. Students benefit from smaller class sizes coupled with high-quality personalized instruction, ensuring ample opportunities for the learners of our region and students from across Canada and around the world.

The Role

The Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide department is seeking a Part Time Sessional Instructor to teach sections from within the Practical Nurse Program. This role will run from January 5th, 2026 to April 30th, 2026.

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Courses to be taught include :

NP2350 EC T - 4 weeks ONLINE

NP2250 VA3 - 7 weeks

NP2250 VS1 - 7 weeks

NP1600 VA3 - full semester

NP1600 VS1 - full semester

NP1410 VA3 - full semester

NP1480 VS1 - full semester

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.