Clinical Instructor – Older Adult Nursing (RN/RPN)

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) who’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of psychiatric nurses? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• Our Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (RDPN) program at Stenberg College is expanding, and we are seeking organized, passionate, and relationship-oriented Registered Nurses (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) with recent experience in older adult care settings to join our Clinical Instructional Faculty in the following regions in British Columbia:
• Lower Mainland
• Kamloops
• North Island

About the Program

For the past 19 years, Stenberg College has been an industry leader in providing psychiatric nursing education in British Columbia.

The RDPN program is the only psychiatric nursing program in B.C. that is offered province-wide to 7 regions through a hybrid, blended delivery, 8-semester, 147-credit program. Students engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning through online theory courses, complete in-person lab simulation at one of our five regional lab spaces, and in-person clinical practice experiences that expose students to a variety of health status, across the life span, and with varying complexity.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Casual (contract-based) with flexible self-scheduling
• Start Date: The next contract begins September 21, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to complete hiring, onboarding, training, and orientation approximately one month prior to the contract start date.
• Schedule: We aim to schedule one to two 8-hr or 12-hr shifts weekly (total clinical practice hours per contract is 180 hours)
• Compensation: $62.50-$67.50 based on experience & education

What You Will Do

As a clinical instructor, you would be providing regulatory supervision of students while they complete their clinical practice experience in an older adult setting. You would provide support and mentorship to students while they provide care to their assigned patients. Within your role, you will have access to our Clinical Practice Specialist located in the North Island region who will provide you with guidance as you settle into this new position.

Who You Are

• The candidates will require the following.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with active practicing registration (in good standing) with the BCCNM
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (completed or in progress) preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience since completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 140 hours of recent (within the past 12 months) bedside RN/RPN experience in older adult care settings (e.g., community health, long-term care, rehabilitation, geriatric mental health, home care, complex care, or palliative care).
• Previous leadership and/or educator experience is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of various software applications and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams communication platform

Our core values

We are guided by values that shape everything we do

• Connectedness and Inclusivity
• Collaboration and Innovation
• Accountability and Integrity
• Adaptability and Responsiveness
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Stenberg College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may face barriers. We believe that diversity strengthens our team, encourages innovation, and fosters a more compassionate workplace.

Want to learn more about Stenberg College? Please check out our website at stenbergcollege.com [http://www.stenbergcollege.com]

Please note, although we appreciate all applications, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.