Standardized Patient Trainer

McGill University•Sherbrooke, QC

1d•CA$33 - CA$41•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Standardized Patient Educator and the Director of the Lab and simulation in planning simulation activities. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Requirements

DEC III
3 Years Related Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to work with a variety of people, teach, instruct and give constructive feedback.
Proven discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Organizational skills, initiative and flexibility required to manage a multifaceted position.
Ability to work with Word, Excel and database software.
English and French, spoken and written.
Knowledge of English: Level #4 on a scale of 0-4.
Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Background in dramatic/performing arts, with experience in health care and education.

Responsibilities

Organizes schedules/and coordinates all sessions that require standardized patients and reviews schedules with faculty in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
Provides liaison between faculty and Standardized Patients (SPs) during work sessions.
Attends briefings with SP’s, faculty members and evaluators prior to programs.
Organizes and implements dry runs and rehearsals with the standardized patients and the faculty prior to the session.
Assist with application of moulage, make-up and props according to the learning activity.
Implements the administrative procedures related to all activities involving SPs.
Develops and gives presentations for standardized patients orientation and information sessions in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
Trains the standardized patients and provides feedback on their performance in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
In Collaboration with the Director of lab and simulation, develops and runs training sessions for standardized patients on Giving Effective Feedback to learners from a patients’ perspective.
Assists the Standardized Patient Educator in overseeing the standardized patient scenario database and makes changes and provides suggestions/corrections after consultation with faculty.
Compiles and maintains the standardized patient database
Assists the Standardized Patient Educator in overseeing the standardized patient program evaluation process and suggests changes required to improve the program.
Promotes and advertises the standardized patient program in the community.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits