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 invites applications from qualified candidates for a Clinical Nursing Instructor position.

Appointment Type:

One (1) 1.0 FTE Permanent position in maternity and pediatric nursing at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide direct clinical supervision to undergraduate nursing students in maternity and pediatric health settings at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown.  The successful candidate will be a member of the maternity and pediatric clinical teaching team as well as provide instruction to students in the Learning Resource Center, community placements, or community nursing settings.

Conditions of Appointment:

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 a key 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 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 maternity and pediatric nursing is required. Experience in providing clinical supervision of students (including preceptorships) or peer clinical education would be an asset.  Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery (PEICNM). A valid driver’s license is required.

Completion of the Canadian Nurse Educator Institute (CNEI) Clinical Instructor Certificate is considered an asset. Leadership experience and/or education will also be regarded as assets. A master’s degree in nursing would be an asset.

Hours of Work:

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week, days, and evening shifts

Salary:

$49.59 – $54.11 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 applicants should submit the following:
•    A cover letter
•    A resume/curriculum vitae
•    A copy of current PEICNM registration
•    Two (2) letters of reference (one of which must be from the candidate’s most recent employer)

Applications must be submitted via email in PDF format, clearly indicating the Competition Number in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Submission:

Please submit application packages to:

Emily Walsh
Office of the Dean
UPEI Faculty of Nursing
NursingDean.Admin@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 July 7th, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.