Medical/Surgical Clinical Instructor

True North

As the largestpost-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and tospark and empower success NWPsmission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and 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 our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growingwe 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 NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

The Department

The Department of Nursing Education and Health Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the award winning Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

The Role

The Nursing Education and Health Studies department is seeking a full time sessional Medical/Surgical Clinical Instructor from August 15 2025 to April 30 2026.

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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 you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education research and partnerships Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree current registration with CRNA and two years of full-time experience in nursing practice in medical/surgical nursing areas are required. A Masters Degree in Nursing or a related discipline is preferred. Previous experience in teaching or supervision of students is desired. Experience with student-centered learning approaches would be an asset. Equivalent education and experience will be candidates will be professionals with a positive attitude towards education; have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with students; be able to work independently and work collaboratively with colleagues; and demonstrate the ability to be self-directed and motivated. You will be able to give guidance and direction to others creatively find solutions to challenges and be aware of goals and vision of nursing education. Working knowledge with computers word processing programs and Outlook would be an asset.

Candidates must be registered have a current practice permit and be in good standing with the applicable health professional regulatory college in accordance with the Health Professions Act. The candidates who are notified for an interview will be required to provide their registration and practice permit at the time of the interview.

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

Upon submission of CVs please also include:

• a cover letter;
• reference list;
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
• proof of credential; and
• a teaching philosophy statement.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Please note that there is a maximum amount of attachments. Please consolidate attachments into one document before uploading if attaching more than the maximum allowed.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at

Thank you for applying to NWP!