HCA Clinical Instructor

HCA CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Long-Term Care Clinical Practicum – Burnaby, BC

Westminster College is seeking a qualified, compassionate, and student-focused Health Care Assistant (HCA) Clinical Instructor to supervise and support an assigned group of HCA students during their upcoming long-term care clinical practicum.

Clinical Site: Normanna
Address: 7725 4th Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 5B6
Practicum Period: November 6, 2026 – January 14, 2027
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 6:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Compensation: Competitive – Salary/Rate to be Negotiated

Position Overview

The Clinical Instructor will provide direct supervision, clinical instruction, mentoring, and evaluation to HCA students as they apply their classroom and laboratory learning in a long-term care environment.

We are looking for an instructor who enjoys teaching and mentoring future Health Care Assistants and who can provide students with a professional, supportive, respectful, and positive clinical learning experience.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

• Be a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with current registration and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant nursing experience.
• Have experience in long-term care, residential care, complex care, or geriatric nursing.
• Previous experience teaching, mentoring, precepting, or supervising HCA students is strongly preferred.
• Possess strong clinical, communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable providing constructive feedback and completing student clinical evaluations.
• Experience working with multicultural and internationally educated students is considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Instructor will:

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to assigned HCA students during their clinical practicum.
• Support students in safely applying HCA knowledge and practical skills in the clinical environment.
• Monitor student attendance, professionalism, clinical performance, and competency development.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support.
• Complete required clinical evaluations, attendance records, and related documentation.
• Ensure students follow facility policies, infection-prevention and control procedures, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with Westminster College, students, and clinical-site personnel regarding student progress and any concerns.
• Promote a respectful, professional, and supportive learning environment.

Diversity & Community

Westminster College welcomes applications from qualified nurses of all backgrounds and values an inclusive and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment.

Filipino nurses and other internationally educated nurses who hold current BCCNM registration in good standing are warmly encouraged to apply.

Experience working with culturally diverse HCA students, cultural awareness, and additional language skills are considered valuable assets. All qualified RN, LPN, and RPN applicants who meet the position requirements will receive fair consideration.

Compensation

Salary/rate is negotiable and will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, clinical experience, teaching experience, and availability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/CV and evidence of current BCCNM registration in good standing.

Please use the subject line:

Application – HCA Clinical Instructor (Normanna, Burnaby)

Westminster College
200–10252 City Parkway
Surrey, BC V3T 4C2
Tel: 604-588-5880
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.westminstercollege.ca

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pay: $35.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person