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Discovery Community College

Hands-on career training for quick employment

Practical Nurse Instructor

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
$34 - $45
Mid
Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
In PersonBased at the Maple Ridge campus; travel to local sites within the region is required.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3,900 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 (BCCNM) as an LPN, RN, or RDPN.
  • Ability to travel to local sites within the region.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver instruction in lab and clinical settings.
  • Execute lesson plans using the preset curriculum, following PTIRU compliance requirements.
  • Provide hands-on training and supervision in clinical environments.
  • Assess student performance and provide feedback.
  • Maintain a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
  • Stay current with best practices and developments in nursing education.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous instructor experience.
  • Experience with Office 365 and Student Information Systems (SIS).
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive educational experience.

About the company

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Discovery Community College

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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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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

Company News

My Campbell River Now
Feb 5th, 2024
Practical nurse training program will boost local seniors care

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.