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Position Information

Position Title

Practical Nurse Instructors - Part Time

Faculty/Instructor Profile

Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Health & Wellness is hiring for Part Time Practical Nurse Instructors for the upcoming academic year! As the healthcare sector continues to grow in central Alberta, there is a high demand for skilled nursing professionals. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of nursing in central Alberta!

We are currently accepting applications for Part-Time Instructor positions for the Practical Nurse program for our next academic year, as well as for potential future openings. If you have any questions before applying, please email us at [email protected]
There are many ways to join RDP as an Instructor and have a positive impact on students by teaching lectures, labs, or clinical sections. Apply today!

This role is ideal for those looking to teach for a short period of time, build relationships with students and really experience what it feels like to be a nurse educator at RDP.
Our Part-Time Instructors have a variety of start and end dates throughout the academic year.

While most courses will be offered at Red Deer Polytechnic main campus or online, instructors are also expected to travel to deliver courses at other locations as needed. These locations may include Camrose, Drumheller, Ponoka, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, and Three Hills.

For more information on becoming a nursing instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, where you’ll enjoy flexible and rewarding work as part of a supportive team, helping to shape the future of nursing:

Watch the video: Red Deer Polytechnic | Nursing Instructors
Learn about: Benefits of being a Nursing Instructor
Explore: Faculty Profile | Red Deer Polytechnic at RDP or more details.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Practical Nursing, the successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

- Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings with flexibility for both face-to-face and online course delivery
- Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment which includes preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material
- Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work
- Travel to rural sites for labs and clinical instruction
- Providing ongoing feedback,



guidance, and assistance to students
- Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum review, project work, and scholarly activity
- Participating in School and Polytechnic-wide initiatives and/or committees
- Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy
- Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

Instructors uphold the professional responsibilities of faculty and demonstrate RDP organizational values by following related policies and practices. They are supported by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship and are provided with a comprehensive onboarding experience to help ensure their success.

Required Qualifications

- Current registration as an LPN with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) or a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider or Recertification Certificate, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Respiratory Fit Testing or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Valid Driver’s License
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check policy
- Current Immunization as per RDP requirements

Preferred Qualifications

- RN with a BScN degree
- LPN diploma with a health care related degree
- LPN diploma with significant progress in a health care related degree

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Part-time Instructors:

- Receive an additional 14% of their gross salary in lieu of advantages and vacation pay.
- Part-time instructors are not eligible for comprehensive health and dental benefits packages.
- Eligible for individual professional development funding, additional free professional development opportunities offered through the institution.





About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer

Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another..

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-F-035

Faculty Employment Type

Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

Varies

Desired Start Date

08/17/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

06/30/2027

FTE

Varies

Hours of Work

Varies

Open Date

06/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

- Resume

- Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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