Our school
The School of Nursing is committed to research, knowledge and the advancement of nursing practice. In partnership with educators, students, practitioners, researchers and policymakers, we promote health and social change.
Leadership team
- Dr. Lenora Marcellus, professor and director
- Dr. Damien Contandriopoulos, professor and associate director graduate education & graduate adviser
- Dr. Kim Daly, assistant teaching professor and associate director undergraduate education
- Louise Thornton, administrative officer
- Nicola Sison, office manager and assistant to the director
See the faculty and staff listings for contact information.
Mission & values
We honour all members of our community. We uphold an inclusive environment in which diversity in beliefs and practices is lived, celebrated and respected.
School of Nursing Strategic Plan (2023-2027)
Partnerships
As part of the , the School of Nursing provides opportunities to pursue scholarly links with the university through:
- (formerly Centre on Aging)
- Centre for Youth & Society
- Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Cross-institution connections
We connect with research centres at the University of British Columbia, including:- Institute for Health Promotion Research,
- the Human Early Learning Partnership,
- the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics, and
- the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Government & health authorities
We have strong ties in research and practice with regional government organizations, including:- Island Health
- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
- Fraser Health Authority
- Interior Health Authority
- Northern Health Authority
- Provincial Health Authority
- Ministry of Health
Accreditation
The School of Nursing is accredited by the and approved by the .
Careers
Learn about current job opportunities at the School of Nursing, including faculty, staff and sessional instructor positions.
Announcements
202601 Spring Term TA hiring
September 29, 2025
The School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health has TA positions open for two courses for the Fall Term. Priority will first be given to graduate students enrolled in the department’s...