Limited Term Contract, Nursing Simulation Lab - Nanaimo, Canada - Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University
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Limited Term Contract, Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator:

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department.


The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all.

The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.


  • Employment Group
  • VIUFA
  • Position Number
  • 0027 Division
  • Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
  • Department
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Campus
  • Nanaimo campus
  • Location
  • Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Country
  • Canada
  • Appointment Type
- temporary full-time

  • FTE
Workload

  • 35 hours per week. Limited Term Contract.
  • Pay Level
  • VIUFA
F2: $62,212 - $99,968 per annum (prorated if part-time). Collective bargaining is ongoing and salary rates will be updated once an agreement is reached and ratified

  • Starting Salary
  • Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement
  • Appointment Start Date
  • 05Dec202 Appointment End Date
  • 26Jul202 Posting Restrictions
  • Appointment may end early or be extended
  • Applicant Documents
  • CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Referees/References
  • Posted Date
  • 02Nov202 Closing Date
  • 15Nov202 Job Reference
  • 2254

Duties:


The Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day operation of the nursing simulation lab in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services (HSHS).

The incumbent works in conjunction with the Dean, Associate Dean, program chairs, and staff in the Faculty, as well as Facilities staff, IT personnel and Laerdal Medical (provider of the Learning Management System and simulators for the Simulation Lab).


The Coordinator:

  • Prepares and maintains simulation equipment, media, computers and materials related to simulation learning for various health care settings;
  • Collaborates with faculty and simulation specialists in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating simulation education and lab activities, and curriculum materials to support student achievement of nursing program outcomes.
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates simulation lab activities in accordance with program policies, course objectives and program outcomes.
  • Serves as an expert resource and leader to faculty in developing simulation in the classroom and simulation lab.
  • Promotes a student centered approach while providing client centered services to all stakeholders.
  • Develops and incorporates evidence based best practices in the delivery of simulation teaching and learning experiences.
  • Promotes efficient and effective processes and procedures to meet HSHS faculty simulation needs

Responsibilities:


  • The Simulation Coordinator is a member of the HSHS Faculty, works in the Health Programs, e.g., BSN, PN, or HCA, participates in relevant curriculum, program, Faculty committee(s); works closely with nursing faculty and reports to the Dean/Associate Dean of VIU's Health Sciences and Human Services Faculty.
  • The main duties and responsibilities of the position are to:
  • Coordinate operational and administrative functions to support the simulation lab, e.g., provide development and oversight of all record keeping, budgeting, invoicing, and accounting as required and in consultation with the equipment and supply clerks.
  • Operationalize a wide variety of simulation experiences.
  • Facilitate integration of Human Patient Simulation into the Health lab courses, using the available software and other created scenarios.
  • Promote an optimal learning environment in all simulation areas for all participants and facilitators

For example:

run simulation events as needed, provide assistance to students, faculty and simulation specialists using simulation and maintain safety standards with regard to the use of equipment and hazardous waste disposal.


  • Establish practices and procedures for simulation and lab activities that provide for effective learning experiences and safe practice.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the simulation laboratory processes and make recommendations to the Dean/Associate Dean for improvement.
  • Make recommendations for equipment maintenance and purchases to the Dean/Associate Dean in order to maintain standards essential for effective instruction to the Health Programs.
  • Direct and maintain an inventory of supplie
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