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) 1.0 FTE Permanent position in medical-surgical at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown.

The anticipated start date for this position would be May 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will provide direct clinical supervision to undergraduate nursing students in medical-surgical health settings at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown. The successful candidate will be a member of the medical-surgical clinical teaching team, as well as provide psychomotor skills instruction to students in the Learning Resource Centre. Direct clinical supervision of students may also be required in primary health care settings, long-term care, and community settings located in Charlottetown.

This appointment is subject to final budget 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 scholarships. 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 honor 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 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. A master’s degree in nursing would be an asset. Valid driver’s license required.

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

Salary:    $49.59 to $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 persons will enclose a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and a copy of their current CRNPEI registration. Two letters of reference will be submitted with the application; one must be from the candidate’s 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.

Please send application 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.

Closing date for applications is December 31st, 2025.