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.

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 versatile 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

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 atRDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy

Demonstrating and promotingRDP organizational values and followingRDP policies and practices.

Instructors uphold the professional responsibilities of faculty and demonstrateRDP 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 anLPN 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 perRDP 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

Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience, including knowledge of Canadian healthcare standards and practices.

Experience within Alberta healthcare systems is considered an asset.

Benefits and Compensation Information
Part-time Instructors:

Receive an additional 14% of their gross salary in lieu of benefits 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.

Desired Start Date
December 16, 2026

Position End Date
June 30, 2027

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

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.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity orexpression.

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].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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