Type:

Full-time, Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications:

September 15, 2026

Resume Review:

September 26, 2026

Position Start Date:

As soon as suitable candidate is available

Salary

$70,437 – $112,872

Contact:

Human Resources

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

(phone hidden)

Address:

NVIT

4155 Belshaw St.

Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates the need for one full-time Term Instructor in the Health Programs and invites applications from qualified candidates, this will be a one-year term with the possibility of extension. This faculty position will be required to teach in the health programs (HTCA/HCAP/APN), provide instructional support, and program research and quality control. This position will commence as soon as the suitable candidate is available.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering courses in the health programs (HTCA/HCAP/APN). Instruction duties will include preparing and delivering courses in a classroom, laboratory and/or clinical setting. As well, this position will be responsible for research and progress reports needed for any regulating or ministerial bodies.

Qualifications

- Possess a Master’s in Nursing Science, or Registered Nurse (RN) with relevant teaching and research experience may be considered;
- Current BCCNM registration;
- Experience teaching Indigenous adult learners;




- Experience with regulating bodies and Accreditation Boards
- Experience working with HSPNET,
- Current experience in continuing care settings (work experience in acute and community settings is an asset);
- And student placement with various health authorities,
- BC Provincial Instructor’s Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the PID or NAID program (some Prior Learning Assessment Recognition may be available);
- Courses in geriatric nursing and gerontology would be an asset for all applicants;
- Demonstrated teaching and human relations skills. Faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community;
- Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;
- Knowledge and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures and Indigenous lived experiences;
- Proven ability to build team-oriented working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT;
- Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens;
- Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course available on the LearningHub as part of their orientation/on-boarding;
- Completion of the Indigenous Cultural Competency course would be an asset;
- Preference is provided to Indigenous applicants.

📌 Instructor – Health Programs (Merritt)
🏢 Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
📍 Merritt