Limited Term Contract Instructor and Simulation Lab Coordinator

4 days ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services at Vancouver Island University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced instructor to fill the role of Limited Term Contract Instructor and Simulation Lab Coordinator. As a key member of the HSHS BSN Faculty, this individual will be responsible for the supervision and day-to-day operation of the nursing simulation lab.

The successful candidate will instruct a minimum of one BSN NURS credit course, participate in relevant curriculum, program, Faculty committee(s), work closely with instructors, program chairs, and staff, as well as with Facilities, IT personnel and Laerdal Medical (the provider of the Learning Management System and simulators for the Simulation Lab). This position reports to the HSHS Dean and Associate Dean.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Limited Term Contract Instructor and Simulation Lab Coordinator include:

  1. Preparing and maintaining simulation equipment, media, computers and materials related to simulation learning for various healthcare settings.
  2. Collaborating 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.
  3. Planning, implementing, and evaluating simulation lab activities in accordance with program policies, course objectives and program outcomes.
  4. Serving as an expert resource and leader to faculty in developing simulation in the classroom and simulation lab.
  5. Promoting a student-centered approach while providing client-centered services to all stakeholders.
  6. Developing and incorporating evidence-based best practices in the delivery of simulation teaching and learning experiences.
  7. Promoting efficient and effective processes and procedures to meet HSHS faculty simulation needs.

Additional responsibilities include:

  1. Coordinating operational and administrative functions to support the simulation lab, e.g., providing development and oversight of all record keeping, budgeting, invoicing, and accounting as required and in consultation with the equipment and supply clerks.
  2. Operationalizing a wide variety of simulation experiences.
  3. Facilitating integration of Human Patient Simulation into the Health lab courses, using the available software and other created scenarios.
  4. Promoting an optimal learning environment in all simulation areas for all participants and facilitators. For example: running simulation events as needed, providing assistance to students, faculty and simulation specialists using simulation, and maintaining safety standards with regard to the use of equipment and hazardous waste disposal.
  5. Establishing practices and procedures for simulation and lab activities that provide for effective learning experiences and safe practice.
  6. Evaluating the effectiveness of the simulation laboratory processes and making recommendations to the Dean/Associate Dean for improvement.
  7. Making recommendations for equipment maintenance and purchases to the Dean/Associate Dean in order to maintain standards essential for effective instruction to the Health Programs.
  8. Directing and maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment to support all instruction in the laboratory.
  9. Providing direction for all support staff, including student peer mentors for the nursing simulation lab.
  10. Assisting with Faculty development, support, and guidance in simulation and other related innovative teaching/learning methods.
  11. Providing client-centered service to all stakeholder groups and working with faculty and staff to provide seamless simulation learning experiences for students, e.g., may assist or assume responsibilities of others as needed, etc.
  12. With the ongoing support of Laerdal Medical, providing basic troubleshooting for simulators, program software to maintain correct physiological function, and providing ongoing maintenance.
  13. Supporting research related to simulation and other innovative teaching/learning.
  14. Working flexible hours and traveling between satellite campuses as required.
  15. Participating in accreditation activities for programs using simulation.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

  • A Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' teaching experience may be considered.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in post-secondary teaching with the ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Minimum three years current practice experience in nursing within different contexts of care.
  • Expertise and practice experience must be in mental health, gerontology, or acute-medical/surgical care.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a dynamic and creative program team.
  • Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology to teaching.
  • Current practicing membership in good standing with the BCCNP.
  • Experience with, and knowledge of, Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
  • A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and a confirmed satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Completed relevant PhD and an undergraduate degree in Nursing from an appropriately accredited institution.
  • Experience teaching in simulation labs and with digital teaching technology.
  • Recent research experience and interests.

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