Acknowledging that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for the following sessional instructor opportunity:

Sessional teaching opportunity in NURS 6150 – Advanced Health Assessment

Please note: The course will be taught in person only. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

About our Program:

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island offers the only undergraduate and graduate programs for the nursing profession in the province. The Faculty of Nursing plays an important role in nursing education to support the local and national health system by developing nurse leaders grounded in the philosophy of Primary Health Care.

In addition to providing evidence-informed education, we strongly believe in providing opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students to participate in research and scholarship. Nursing education researchers study how students best learn nursing skills and investigate diverse topics such as health outcomes and improvements to the quality of healthcare services.

Nursing is a dynamic profession requiring critical and reflective thinking based on science and human perspectives. There is a need to reflect and embed within the curriculum and pedagogy new ways of thinking and being to reflect the changing health system and the importance of inter-professional learning and collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. In addition, we honour and appropriately respond to the Calls to Action of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including fostering reflection related to decolonization and Indigenization to support recognition.

NURS 6150 – Advanced Health Assessment

With a focus on detailed history taking, interpretation, synthesis, diagnostic differentiation, formulation, and documentation of clinical findings, this course enhances and refines the student’s clinical, theoretical, and scientific knowledge base related to health assessment. Aspects of diagnostic reasoning will be investigated, critically reviewed, and applied to clinical case studies across the lifespan. Elements of advanced client assessment, including physical and mental status; psychosocial, family, community, cultural, and diversity factors; the implications of social determinants of health; and risk appraisal, will be addressed in terms of their impact upon a client’s health status. Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of findings and diagnostic reasoning will feature prominently in this course.

LECTURE: 3 hours/week on Tuesdays

Term: April 27, 2026 to August 7, 2026

Salary: $7,404.00 (3 credit courses) in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors and The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association Bargaining Unit #1

Start Date: April 27, 2026

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a current Nurse Practitioner registration in good standing with CRNMPEI, a minimum of a nursing master’s degree with at least one degree in nursing, and at least 3 years’ experience in nursing.

Candidates applying will normally have established expertise as a Nurse Practitioner, and successful leadership and/or teaching experience in a context related to the focus of the course. Previous experience in teaching is an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority in the Faculty of Nursing’s Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university-level courses.

Application Instructions:

Interested persons should enclose a cover letter, resume, a copy of their current CRNMPEI registration, and two letters of reference, including the most recent employer.

Applications should be sent via e-mail in a pdf format, indicating the Competition # on the Subject Line of the e-mail communication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications can be sent to:

Dr. Patrice Drake
Dean (Acting)
Faculty of Nursing 
University of Prince Edward Island 
Email: mpdrake@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
 

Closing date for applications is February 6, 2026.