The Opportunity
Keyano College’s School of Health and Human Services is currently seeking Contract Clinical Instructors for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Practical Nurse program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Keyano Contract Clinical Instructor will support the academic teaching mission of the department by supervising, instructing, and evaluating students in clinical settings. This role bridges theory and practice, helping students apply classroom learning to real-world, patient care environments.
Clinical rotations are for 6-week periods and include 8/10/12 hour shifts which may include days evenings and weekends. Courses that require Clinical instructors include NURS221- Long Term Care, NURS323- Maternal Child/ Pediatrics, NURS 327- Mental Health & Community, & NURS225, Acute Medicine/Surgical.
Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
About Us
Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide clinical instruction and supervision of students in assigned placements (Medicine, Surgery, Maternity, Long-term Care & Mental Health Unit).
- Develop and maintain clinical learning plans and objectives consistent with program outcomes.
- Conduct pre clinical briefings and post clinical debriefings / conferences with students.
- Evaluate and assess student performance in the clinical environment using established criteria and provide constructive feedback.
- Grade assignments, clinical logs, reports, concept maps/ care plans, and other assessments.
- Collaborate with clinical staff, preceptors, and partner agencies to coordinate student experiences.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, incidents, and evaluations.
- Participate in orientation, training, and continuing professional development activities related to clinical instruction.
- Promote best practices, professional standards, and safety protocols in clinical settings.
- Address student concerns, support learning needs, and intervene when remedial action is required.
- Uphold institutional policies, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualification:
- Professional licensure / registration (e.g. CRNA, CLPNA) in good standing.
- Minimum clinical experience (e.g. 3–5 years) in relevant specialty areas
- Experience mentoring or teaching students in clinical settings.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with clinical documentation, electronic health records, and standard health care practices. Connect Care training will be provided if necessary.
- Previous post- secondary teaching or instructional experience/ experience with simulation labs would be considered an asset.
- Please note: Clinical experience is considered an asset, however orientation and training to clinical units will be provided.
Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.
Compensation and Benefits
- Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.
Additional Information
At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
