Health Care Assistant Instructor
About the job
- A minimum of 2,800 hours of nursing experience, including experience in maternity, mental health, or acute care.
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse.
- Experience in a long-term care facility in Canada within the last two years, or relevant experience.
- Ability to travel to local sites within the region.
- Deliver high-quality instruction in clinical settings.
- Execute lesson plans using the preset curriculum aligned with PTIRU compliance.
- Provide hands-on training and supervision in clinical environments.
- Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Stay current with best practices and developments in nursing education.
- Previous instructor experience.
- Experience with Office 365 and Student Information Systems.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
- Strong communication and mentorship skills.
About the company
Discovery Community College uses a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach to career training. It offers specialized programs designed to quickly turn students into fully-skilled, work-ready employees by delivering both knowledge and practical experience in a short time, so graduates can start earning in a career they care about without lengthy classroom time. Compared with traditional education and other training, Discovery focuses on practical, job-ready skills and faster pathways to employment. The goal is to help students finish training fast and enter the workforce with real skills that match employer needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Campbell River, Canada
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- B.C. seniors-care demand is pulling students into DCC’s accelerated PN Access training in 2026.
- Fully funded 2026 HCA cohorts in Port Alberni and Cowichan Valley widen enrollment without price resistance.
- Short healthcare programs fit labor-market urgency better than four-year colleges, supporting faster conversions and placements.
What critics are saying
- DCC’s 2019 police-foundations advertising case still stains trust and signals compliance fragility.
- Its programs are not eligible for PGWPs, shrinking international-student demand and tuition growth.
- PTIRU certification expires July 31, 2026; any renewal lapse would halt operations immediately.
What makes Discovery Community College unique
- Discovery Community College is PTIRU-designated since 1996, with multiple B.C. campuses in 2026.
- Its Practical Nurse Access program credits HCA and RCA experience, cutting training to 77 weeks.
- BC Care Providers partnered with DCC in 2026 to deliver fully funded HCA and PN pathways.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Discovery Community College is now offering an accelerated Practical Nurse Access Training program, which will allow 10 students with prior health care training to upgrade to practical nursing.