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 clinical nursing instructor opportunity:

One (1) 0.6 FTE Term position in medical-surgical psychiatric mental health nursing (PCH) and community nursing (Western PEI).

The anticipated start date for this position would be August 1, 2025 to April 22, 2026.

Term: August 1, 2025 to April 22, 2026

The successful candidate will provide direct clinical supervision to undergraduate nursing students in psychiatric mental health settings (Prince County Hospital) and community nursing settings (Western PEI). The successful candidate would be part of the psychiatric mental health clinical teaching team in the fall semester and the community nursing teaching team in the winter.

This appointment 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 opportunity 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 interprofessional 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.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have earned a minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN or BN) and have at least 3 years of full-time clinical experience. Recent experience in medical-surgical or psychiatric mental health nursing is required.

Experience in providing clinical supervision of students (including preceptorships) or peer clinical education would be an asset. The Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI) Clinical Instructor Certificate course would be an asset. Master’s degree in nursing would be an asset. Valid driver’s license required.

Hours:      Part-time - 22.5 hours per week, days and evening shifts

Salary:     $48.15 to $52.54 per hour 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

Application Instructions:

Interested persons should enclose a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, a copy of current CRNPEI registration, and two letters of reference: one must be from the candidate’s most recent employer.

A one-page statement outlining the candidate's teaching experience and philosophy of teaching must be submitted with the application.

A one-page statement on how the candidate will implement the principles of equity, diversity, and including (EDI), anti-racism, and decolonization into their clinical teaching must be submitted with the application.

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.

Please send applications packages to:

Dr. Patrice Drake
Dean (acting)
UPEI Faculty of Nursing
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 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.

Review of applications will begin on June 23, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.