CCA Instructor - Evening Program

Role purpose and schedule

Academic instruction and student support

• Deliver theoretical, laboratory, and clinical instruction in accordance with the Nova Scotia and Oxford International CCA curriculum.
• Plan and deliver instructional materials using adult learning methodologies; maintain a safe, engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and maintain attendance, grades, lab performance, and assignment records.
• Provide advising, coaching, counselling, and constructive feedback; manage student disputes, conduct concerns, and discipline under school policies.
• Facilitate orientations and graduation activities and ensure timely certificate issuance.

Clinical placements and program operations

• Coordinate, monitor, and supervise student placements; ensure students meet placement expectations, program competencies, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain relationships with placement partners, stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Support day-to-day program operations and scheduling of classes, labs, instructors, and placements.
• Respond to student, staff, and stakeholder inquiries within one business day; assist with recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and student progression.
• Help maintain facilities and learning spaces to quality standards.

Quality and organizational support

• Support regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and compliance requirements and liaise with Labour and Advanced Education, advisory committees, and regulatory stakeholders as required.
• Align program delivery with governing standards, provincial requirements, and Oxford International policies; support KPI monitoring and academic and service quality.
• Support curriculum review, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support relevant business-plan and budget work, association and committee activities, and general operational and administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in healthcare.
• Current LPN or RN registration in Nova Scotia in good standing.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and provide a clear background or criminal record check.
• Flexible availability, including daytime and evening shifts, based on program delivery and operational needs.
• Experience in adult education and/or healthcare instruction is considered an asset.

Knowledge and abilities

• Strong knowledge of Nova Scotia healthcare practices, CCA program standards, and adult education principles.
• Ability to teach in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, and student-support abilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate academic and compliance documentation.