Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Instructor

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees.  We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.   While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. 
The Department

The Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide offers the Practical Nurse Program and the Health Care Aide Program. Housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH), students benefit from smaller class sizes coupled with high-quality personalized instruction on-site at GPRH, ensuring ample opportunities for the learners of our region and students from across Canada and around the world.
The Role

The Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide is looking for one or more part-time sessional instructors to teach within clinical, lab and lecture based settings within their Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide programs. These positions will be available dependant upon need throughout the Academic year (August 15, 2026 to August 14, 2027).  This may include instruction in the fall and/or winter semesters and spring /summer sessions. 

 Courses assigned will be relevant to each applicant’s background, qualifications and experience. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with selection for positions to occur throughout the academic year.

To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/ 

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences.  If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.