Lab Technologist/Simulationist (Appendix D)

Position Summary

Cambrian College’s School of Nursing has an immediate requirement for a Full-Time Simulation Technologist on a leave replacement basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair, the incumbent coordinates day-to-day simulation operations, supports faculty and simulation staff, oversees simulation resources and equipment, and ensures the effective delivery of simulation and practice lab activities across nursing programs.

• Work co-operatively with faculty to plan, organize and assist in demonstrating labs and simulated learning experiences for the programs within the department.
• Liaise with course professors regarding student performance and progress; assist with the evaluation of student’s lab performance.
• Explain the correct procedures and principles; where required, demonstrate and coach the prescribed skills taught by faculty in the formal academic setting.
• Attend and participate in regular faculty meetings to provide input and feedback to faculty regarding lab experiences and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty/staff to develop and organize simulation learning modules.
• Provide technical expertise to all programs that utilize simulation as part of their programming.
• Support the planning and delivery of simulation/VR experiences; assist Lab Technician and other staff with programming new simulation experiences into existing software/hardware.
• Oversee practice labs to support student development.
• Assist Lab Technician and staff with regular maintenance checks and simple repairs on equipment; report on items requiring repair/replacement.
• Communicate with Lab Technician regarding specific supply needs; share responsibility of ensuring lab cleanliness.
• Collaborate with Lab Technician and staff to recommend purchases for capital equipment, assist with estimates and business planning, assist with the development of long-term planning for simulation, and to facilitate in-service faculty training.
• Coordinate and prepare responses including reports, research, and new initiatives when identified.
• Other lab related duties.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of three years of nursing practice experience in a health care environment.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to balance multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, schedules, projects, and resources within a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact and good judgment when working directly with College staff and students.
• Collaborative and dynamic professional who promotes teamwork and works cohesively within a team-oriented environment.

Additional Assets/Preferred:

• Experience working within a postsecondary environment.
• Experience or education in simulation.

Required Information

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents

• WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University

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Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three years of nursing practice experience in a health care environment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience working within a postsecondary environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any experience or education in simulation?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question #4, please briefly elaborate on your experience and/or education in simulation.

Required Question