Nursing Instructor - Graduate Nurse-Internationally Educated Re-entry Program

Nursing Instructor - Graduate Nurse-Internationally Educated Re-Entry ProgramPOSITION TYPE: NR 2 Part-time (78.39%)

POSITION START: January 2027

The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one part-time 0.7839 FTE NR2 appointment position for the Graduate Nurse-Internationally Educated Re-entry Program (GNIE). The appointment is for the period January 2027 to December 2027. NR2 Faculty are entitled to paid vacation leave, professional development leave and benefits.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

The Graduate Nurse Internationally Educated Re-entry (GNIE) program is a full time one-year certificate program which prepares internationally educated nurses (IENs) for professional nursing practice and licensure in Canada. The program is designed to prepare IENs to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, renew and enhance previously acquired knowledge and skills, identify and address individual needs, ensure graduates meet the professional practice requirements, and enable effective communication skills with patients and colleagues. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Spring 2027 (January Term)

• Surgical Clinicals (GNIE 1227 Clinicals)
• Surgical Labs (GNIE 1227 Labs)

Summer 2027 (May Term)

• Surgical Clinicals (GNIE 1227 Clinicals)
• Surgical Labs (GNIE Labs)

Fall 2027 (September Term)

• Medical Clinicals (GNIE 1117 Clinicals)

*Note: Course assignments listed above reflect current expectations but are subject to change.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The required academic credentials to teach in the GNIE program are specific to the program and are as follows:

• Master’s Degree (Master’s Degree in progress)
• Eligible for practicing membership with BCCNM with no limits, no conditions, no terms
• Experience in integration and education of IENs in Canada preferred
• Related work experience in Canada

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Current CV including relevant educational, clinical and teaching experience
• Cover Letter including expression of interest

Please note, the hiring team will begin reviewing applications on November 4, 2026 (2 weeks after the posting date), although the position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

*SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 78.39% (NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.