Academic Program Technologist – Nursing

Georgian College • Ontario, ON

2d • CA$47 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Owen Sound and reporting to the Manager, Simulation Centre, the incumbent coordinates, organizes and maintains the Nursing Labs within the Nursing and Wellness Wing. This includes organizing and coordinating student learning activities and demonstrations; setting up equipment; maintaining learning tools, equipment and supplies; and maintaining accurate student records.

Requirements

• Must possess, and maintain, current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Must have successfully completed a BScN
• Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse current with medical-surgical hands-on skill set and technology
• Experience training and demonstrating skills to others
• Experience with ordering supplies, inventory management, and tracking systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations in a health care environment
• Computer skills and experience using the MS Office Suite
• Interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated planning, coordinating and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Courses in Teaching and Training Adults would be an asset
• Simulation Certification would be an asset
• Experience with high-fidelity simulators or simulation-based learning environments would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Facilitating student practice and reinforcing applied pre-learned principles / theory related to nursing skills, procedures and client assessment by organizing and scheduling student learning activities, practice sessions and skill practice demonstrations complete with scenarios, low fidelity simulators, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Collaborating with faculty to formulate a plan of action, and provide individual coaching to students struggling to demonstrate skill competency
• Providing feedback to faculty on observed skills for students
• Organizing and implementing in-service training / orientation for students and faculty on the use of equipment in the labs
• Setting up equipment and supplies in the lab for student practice and other events as required (i.e. Open House, etc.)
• Ensuring all lab safety standards and standard operating procedures for electronic and other safety requirements (i.e. sharps, etc.) in a health care environment are followed
• Maintaining and updating resources including computer software, learning tools, posters, manuals, journal articles, resource textbooks, equipment and supplies to ensure materials / equipment are current and in good working order
• Organizing, maintaining, and purchasing supplies as required
• Maintaining accurate student records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level