Onboarding: Nursing Instructors (NI)

Welcome to the Faculty of Nursing!
Here's a checklist of requirements for our new nursing instructors to complete prior to classes starting

Step 1 | Return Contract

Return signed contract along with completed and signed onboarding forms which were sent in your initial onboarding email.


Step 2 | University HR Onboarding

Visit the University HR Seven Onboarding Essentials and complete all steps that pertain to your position.


Instructor Orientation Dates

Aug., 2026

2-day on campus orientation, dates TBD. 


Sept. 1, 2026

Classes begin


Dec. 4, 2026

Last day of classes


Questions and required documents listed below should be emailed directly to Katie Cordiner, Faculty Operations & Staffing Specialist.

PRIOR TO START- Onboarding Requirements


1. Degree Verification - Proof of Degree Completion

A digital copy of all degree(s) - BN, MN, etc. 

2. CRNA Registration - Proof of CRNA Registration Number

A digital copy of your CRNA registration (Renewed Annually).

3. CPR Certification - Proof of Current CPR Certification

A digital copy of current CPR intended for Health Care Providers.  Online courses are not accepted.  CPR is only recognized as valid for one (1) year in the Faculty of Nursing regardless of the expiration date noted on the card.

4. N95 Fit Testing - Proof of current fit test

A digital copy of your N95 Fit Test. Click HERE to complete the Faculty of Nursing, Respirator Fit Test Questionnaire (RFIT) - to be renewed every 2 years.

5. Police Information Check (Must include the Vulnerable Sector Search)

Proof of a current (within the last 3 months prior to the start of employment) Police Information Check also referred to as a Criminal Record Check. The police information check must include the Vulnerable Sector Check and must be the original document.

If you have lived in Calgary for more than 12 months, complete the online process HERE. 

If you have lived in your jurisdiction for less than 12 months, a Statutory Declaration Form will need to be signed.  

If your Police Information Check will not be ready prior to the start of classes, you will need to complete a Statutory Declaration document.

6. AHS Modules

The items below are required to set-up instructor AHS IT and card access. Instructors must have AHS access set up specifically for their instructor role even if already an AHS employee.  

1. Complete the AHS Information Privacy and IT Security Awareness module and submit the completed Confidentiality and User Agreement at the end of the module. 

2. Complete the Advance Care Planning module and submit the completion certificate. 

3. Complete the AHS Respectful Workplaces and Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course.

NOTE: If you work for AHS and completed the Advance Care Planning module previously, you may be able to print proof of completion through AHS.

4. Review the Connect Care FAQs for instructors to learn about the Connect Care requirements when teaching. The FAQs are available through Desire2Learn in the e-Learning shell. 

5. Complete the AHS Network Questionnaire. 

Please send all documents/certificates to: nursinghr@ucalgary.ca

7. Glucose Meter Training

Proof of completion of Glucose Meter Training is required annually.  If you completed your Glucose Meter Training off campus, please submit a digital copy of your certification card.

8. Immunization Worksheet

Complete the Immunization Worksheet and submit along with copies of all immunization documents to Staff Wellness