Simulation Specialist - Simulation Learning
Simulation Specialist - Simulation Learning
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$ 63017 - 76503
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Job Description
Req ID: 205001
Location: Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital
Department: IPPL STRAT-MOBILE SIMULATION UNIT-CNS
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPESupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care evidence-informed practice and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector regulators and government the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager of Simulation Learning the Simulation Specialist provides technical and educational support (in collaboration with Interprofessional Educators and Instructors) and supports the preparation of the simulated learning environment simulation technology and equipment and provides technical management of scenarios. The prime focus of the Simulation Specialist is to maintain the technical readiness of the simulation information and audio-visual technologies utilized in simulation learning educational activities support planning and implementation of simulation educational activities and act as a technical expert.
The Simulation Specialist demonstrates technical competency related to simulation information audio- visual and other technologies knowledge of simulation practices and has an understanding of health care settings practice and health professions. The Simulation Specialist exhibits the knowledge attitudes and behaviors that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept-based learning practice development fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice.
This position will support the Highland Health Home & Learning Centre and will require the successful candidate to travel to various sites within the northern zone. Access to reliable transportation is required.
About You
Wed love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelors degree in computer science information technology engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience required
- Two (2) years related job experience required
- Certification in Simulation Specialist or Simulation Educator programs (i.e. CHSOS CHSE SLIIC) preferred
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting considered an asset
- Ability to prioritize own work
- Able to proactively keep abreast of new and emerging technologies
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to users
- Adheres to standards for simulation program operations
- Ability to troubleshoot IT/AV or Simulation Technology issues
- Ability to lift more than 40lbs i.e. patient simulators
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Compensation and Benefits
$32.32 - $39.23 hourly
$63017 - $76503 annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
