Simulation Assistant

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Prince Albert, SK

1d•CA$29 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time temporary position (1.0 FTE) at the Prince Albert Campus, within the Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services. The role involves assisting with the operations of the Simulation Learning Centre (SLC), including managing supplies and equipment, collaborating with vendors, and liaising with faculty and health region representatives. The position requires some evening and weekend work and involves 72 hours biweekly.

Requirements

Graduate of a post-secondary nursing education program.
One year experience working in a health education simulation learning environment or in the use of nursing equipment and procedures.
Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.
Knowledge of current products and procedures used in health education simulation.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
Good analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist with orientation of new simulation assistants to SLC.
Collaborate with SLC coordinator for the acquisition of supplies and equipment, purchasing, storage and provision of lab supplies and equipment, including bi-annual inventory count.
Perform product and vendor research.
Assess supply and equipment product suitability, availability, program value and performance in relationship to the objectives of the SLC.
Prepare and present supplies and equipment for specific events, e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.
Dismantle and store supplies and equipment following simulation events/scenarios.
Assist the technician with the physical preparation and dismantling of simulation equipment.
Establish and maintain working relationships (both national and international) with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, community representatives, health industry/education leaders.
Work as a member of the SLC team.
Liaise with faculty and health region representatives regarding current standards of practice, policies, procedures and preferred products.