Regular Probationary Faculty -Psychiatric Nursing (Mental Health focus)

Salary Range

$71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Location

Coquitlam Campus

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too! Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree‑granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work‑life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
  • Transit‑accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
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What It Takes

The Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Psychiatric Nursing invites applications for regular probationary faculty to teach clinical practice courses (mental health settings) as well as theory, communication and psychomotor skills laboratory courses in classroom settings for all levels of the Bachelor Science in Psychiatric Nursing Program. You will instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organise and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner‑centred instruction. You will participate in team collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Current RPN / RN registration with BCCNM
  • A Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, Education or related field for regular positions or enrolment in a Master’s program (PhD preferred).
  • Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or laboratory settings in a nursing program or equivalent (preferred).
  • Recent clinical and/or teaching experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
  • Experience in curriculum development and evaluation (an asset).
  • Effective interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of therapeutic communication.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education and psychiatric nursing practice.
  • A strong work ethic and the ability to self‑direct in order to accomplish goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and contribute to team activities.
  • Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service).
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, course work, in‑services).
  • Demonstrated initiative and creativity in practice.

Additional Information

The Psychiatric Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Douglas College is hiring a regular probationary faculty instructor. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus and clinical sites. Workload is assigned each year based on available section. For the 2026-2027 academic year, there will be 8 sections of work available, representing a full‑time position.
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