Job Description

As a crucial member of the Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre (CLSC) team, the High-Fidelity Simulation Assistant Manager plays a key leadership role in facilitating the high-fidelity simulation curriculum delivery. Reporting to the High-Fidelity Simulation Program Manager, the High-Fidelity Simulation Assistant Manager is responsible for the delivery of simulation curriculum. In this role, the Simulation Assistant Manager works with multiple internal and external stakeholders and applies their expertise in experiential education to support the direction and development of a comprehensive criterion-based framework for simulation.The High-Fidelity Simulation Assistant Manager supports and mentor's clinical experts/educators across the continuum of care by providing expertise for the design, validation and evaluation of the curriculum and training in simulation. They will also liaise with collaborative disciplines utilizing the center to facilitate a simulation-based curriculum. The High-Fidelity Simulation Assistant Manager plays an instrumental role in supporting the integration of simulation within healthcare.In this role, the High-Fidelity Simulation Assistant Manager facilitates the delivery of simulation and process improvement, supports the implementation of new simulation methodologies, and facilitates communication with faculty, educators, and students regarding simulation scenarios. They are responsible for ensuring that all simulation programs are delivered to meet the unique needs of healthcare professionals, align with best practices, and promote continuous quality improvement.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work both independently and as a team of simulation coordinators responsible for implementing effective methodologies to medical students and other allied health professionals
• With minimal supervision, be responsible for delivering simulation programs to ensure that they meet education objectives
• Provide operational, logistical, and administrative support for the CLSC staff and users
• Acting as a liaison between the Program Manager, clinical educators, and simulation teams across various disciplines and sites
• Playing a key role in implementing new methodologies to enhance the delivery of simulation services within the CLSC
• Implementing special simulation education sessions such as pre-briefings, debriefings, professional development, and process improvement education (CHSE)
• Coordinating simulation sessions around equipment availability, equipment inventory and organizing simulation center supplies
• Assist with faculty development and training related to the use of high-fidelity mannequin simulation and programs
• Maintaining professional skills and staying current with national and international advances in simulation pedagogy
• Understanding and ensuring maintenance of all equipment used in the simulation center, including software and simulation equipment
• Performing other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in health-care provider field and/or 5 years of experience in health care education, simulation, or process improvement
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and time management skills are required
• Excellent analytical thinking is required
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, is required
• Experience in health care education would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems would be considered an asset
• Training and experience delivering healthcare learning programs such as ACLS, PALS, and ATLS is an asset
• Completion of Certification in Simulation Education would be required within two years of hire
• Experience with regional health authority would be considered an asset.

Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.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. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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