Simulation Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Simulation Assistant

Department/Unit

Collaborative Clinical Learning&Res

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S11924

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $ $32.80 ($43,785 - $55,429, per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning & Research (C3LR) provides space and resources for experiential learning and research. The C3LR offers innovative educational opportunities for multihealth discipline, uniprofessional, and interprofessional education through simulation, interprofessional collaboration, and innovative pedagogies that lead to improved transition of graduates to their professional practice areas. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Simulation Assistant will support operational and administrative aspects of simulated and experiential learning at the C3LR.

Key Responsibilities

Corresponds with internal and external users of the Centre, including coordination of room booking.
Supports various forms of simulation technology software including, but not limited to, creating and maintaining user accounts, introducing faculty and staff to the simulation program, building exam evaluations within the simulation software, checking evaluations for accuracy and functionality, and assist with training as needed.
Maintains inventory management and procurement of supplies.
Assists with the use of equipment such as highfidelity mannikins.
Supports 3D printing and silicone casting to create equipment for use in the simulations and Centre in general.
Assists with equipment set up and room arrangements for programming within the Centre.

Note
The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 32.5 hours per week
Occasional work on evenings and weekends may be required.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent, plus one year of postsecondary training
(or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with shifting priorities to meet conflicting deadlines.
Experience using Microsoft Office.
Attention to detail.
Heavy lifting of moving equipment up to 50 lbs is a responsibility of this position.

Assets

Experience supporting medical simulation.
Postsecondary education in office or health administration, IT, or communications.

Job Competencies
Self-Awareness & Professionalism

Integrity
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement