Laboratory Demonstrator (b1), Nursing

Langara College • Washington Township, NJ

11d • $42 - $49

About The Position

Reporting to the Nursing Division Chair, this position performs individual and group laboratory demonstrations for Nursing students and coordinates laboratory operations by setting up and ordering, materials, equipment and instructional aides; and performs other related administrative activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized educational institution.
• Current membership with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two to four years of recent medical, acute care and/or surgical nursing experience including computer operations as applied to the Nursing field and experience providing practical instruction within a teaching environment.
• Experience maintaining a physical inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to demonstrate all nursing procedures and skills taught in the program effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as laboratory, NSC audiovisual equipment and related software applications within a computerized windows operating environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritise work.
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and lead others.
• Ability to maintain a standard of absolute confidentiality regarding information and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet work performance standards set by the College.

Responsibilities

• Assists with laboratory demonstrations by performing specific duties such as: Reviews and supervises students practice nursing procedures and skills during skill class sessions after theory content and initial demonstration completed by faculty. Assists students through one-on-one or small group demonstrations. Gives students direction and feedback concerning their skill and/or performance. Evaluates students in competency appraisal and assigns pass or fail grade. Assists students who have been absent from theory class and demonstration to acquire the techniques of the skill missed. Provides students with remedial review and practice of specific technical skills, upon practice instructor referral. Provides report to the practice instructor about the student progress and performance. Provides assistance to students practicing independently to develop basic skill-related scenarios adjusted for different clinical areas and for the strength and weakness of students.
• Coordinates supplies, materials, equipment and instructional aides to meet instruction requirements by performing specific duties such as: Sets up and dismantles, cleans, stores, reseals and recycles supplies, materials, equipment, and instructional aids. Maintains sufficient levels of laboratory supplies, materials and equipment; inventories items annually. Requisitions the purchase of related supplies, materials and equipment through the Purchasing department. Cleans and tidies the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) to ensure a safe working environment for students and staff. Cleans, lubricates and exchanges worn or used equipment parts/items with replacement items/parts. Maintains supplies, materials, and equipment such as textbooks and the AV equipment dedicated to the NSC. Coordinates laboratory space use with other College departments. Duplicates and distributes written materials utilized in the laboratory such as Nurse Notes, Dr. order sheets, IV calculation sheets and I/O sheets. Creates anatomic models of health conditions described in practice scenarios, i.e. ostomy and complex wounds. Reviews supply catalogues and suggests items for purchase and investigates cost of new equipment.
• Performs related administrative functions such as: Orients SWAP student to duties of position, delegates tasks, and reviews their work. Familiarizes new faculty to NSC. Attends related meetings to provide information and/or input toward ongoing program development and curriculum. Performs related financial support duties such as processing related purchase order and cheque requisitions, accounts payable/receivable tasks and liaises with the purchasing and accounting departments, as required. Performs clerical support duties such as preparing correspondence, photocopying documents, maintaining related files and reception tasks such as in-person, telephone and/or e-mail inquiries. Meets with the Department Chairperson to communicate related issues and/or concerns, as required. Keeps own nursing knowledge and skills current by reading related nursing technical materials. Attends related education training sessions, as approved. Attends faculty meetings and other department meetings, as required.
• Performs other related duties and/or projects as required.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

What This Job Offers

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