Health Care Assistant Instructor
About the job
- Minimum 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 an LPN, RN, or RDPN is required.
- Recent 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 instruction and facilitate student learning in laboratory and clinical settings.
- Implement and evaluate lesson plans using the approved Health Care Assistant curriculum, complying with PTIRU and program requirements.
- Demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate practical healthcare skills in laboratory and clinical environments.
- Monitor student progress, assess competency development, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success and professional growth.
- Reinforce healthcare standards, policies, and best practices to ensure safe clinical practice.
- Collaborate with program coordinators, healthcare facility staff, and fellow instructors to support student learning outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge of healthcare practices, industry standards, and developments relevant to Health Care Assistant education.
- Previous instructor experience is an asset.
- Experience with Office 365 and Student Information Systems is an asset.
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
- BC Care Providers funded 20 new PN students with DCC in 2026.
- Discovery launched fully funded HCA cohorts in Cowichan Valley and Port Alberni.
- Updated 2026 campus certificates show active operations across Campbell River, Nanaimo, Surrey, and others.
What critics are saying
- PN Access depends on government-funded grants ending after October 2027.
- Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit certificates expire July 31, 2027, requiring renewal.
- Community-college competition from BC Care Providers and others compresses pricing and enrollment.
What makes Discovery Community College unique
- Discovery Community College runs BC College of Nurses & Midwives-approved PN Access training.
- Its 2026 grants place HCA and PN programs across multiple BC communities.
- The college credits prior HCA, RCA, and RHCA training into faster credentials.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours