Job Description

Acknowledging that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi'kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island, welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for the following clinical nursing instructor opportunity:
One (1) Permanent full-time position as simulation coordinator.
The anticipated start date for this position would be September 1, 2025.
This position will report directly to the Dean of Nursing and will have a matrix reporting relationship with the Director of the Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre to lead and coordinate the integration and delivery of simulation-based education across programs.
This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
About our Program:
The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers the only undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in the province, playing a vital role in supporting local and national health systems by preparing nurse leaders grounded in the philosophy of Primary Health Care. Nursing is a dynamic profession that requires critical and reflective thinking informed by science and human experience. To meet the evolving needs of the health system, the Faculty is committed to embedding new ways of thinking and being into its curriculum and pedagogy - emphasizing inter-professional collaboration, diversity and inclusivity, and a deep respect for the Calls to Action of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including fostering reflection and action toward decolonization and Indigenization.
Simulation-based learning is a cornerstone of the Faculty's curriculum, integrated alongside classroom instruction and clinical placements to prepare students for practice with competence and confidence. These immersive, carefully designed simulations reflect the complexity of real-world healthcare and help students strengthen clinical reasoning, technical skills, teamwork, and decision-making in a supportive environment.
At the heart of this approach is collaboration with UPEI's Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre (CLSC), a state-of-the-art, inter-professional hub where nursing students refine clinical judgment, hands-on procedures, and communication skills alongside learners from other health disciplines.
In this leadership role, the Simulation Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates simulation experiences that align with current clinical practice and the Faculty of Nursing's curriculum goals. They will also support other health disciplines in their simulation endeavors and contribute to simulation activities within the CLSC. Working closely with CLSC staff and faculty, the Coordinator designs and delivers scenarios that support both nursing and inter-professional learning objectives. They participate in team meetings and professional development to stay current with simulation technologies and best practices and provide feedback to continuously enhance the quality and impact of simulation activities.
The Simulation Coordinator also collaborates with internal and external stakeholders - including clinical partners, faculty committees, and other health disciplines - to ensure simulation remains responsive to changing healthcare needs and supports students in meeting entry-to-practice competencies. Through involvement in governance committees and curriculum planning, the Coordinator brings expertise in experiential education to help shape a cohesive, innovative curriculum rooted in Primary Health Care.
By strengthening the partnership between the Faculty of Nursing and the CLSC and advancing evidence-informed approaches to simulation-based education, the Simulation Coordinator helps prepare graduates who are reflective, skilled, and ready to meet the complexities of modern healthcare practice.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have earned a master's degree in nursing (MScN or MN) and have at least 3 years of full-time clinical experience and be eligible for licensure with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.
Applicants must have recent, hands-on experience in designing and delivering simulation-based education. In addition, completion of certification through the Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI), earning the designation of Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE), is required. Applicants will also have experience in leadership related to simulation curriculum and delivery.
Experience in providing clinical supervision of students (including preceptorships) or peer clinical education would be an asset. The Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI) Clinical Instructor Certificate course would be an asset. Leadership experience and education would be considered assets. Valid driver's license is required.
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week, days and evening shifts
Salary: $54.11 per hour in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors and The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association Bargaining Unit #1.
Application Instructions:
Interested persons should enclose a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, a copy of current CRNPEI registration, and two letters of reference: one must be from the candidate's most recent employer.
A one-page statement outlining:

• the candidate's teaching experience, philosophy of teaching, and how they incorporate simulation pedagogy into their practice must be submitted with the application.
• how the candidate will implement the principles of equity, diversity, and including (EDI), anti-racism, and decolonization into their teaching must be submitted with the application.

Applications should be sent via e-mail in a pdf format indicating the Competition # on the subject line of the e-mail communication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please send applications packages to:
Dr. Patrice Drake
Dean (acting)
UPEI Faculty of Nursing
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to equity in employment.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.
UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Closing date for applications is August 7, 2025.