CSLC Monitor Assistant

Job title: CSLC Monitor Assistant

Job description: Position Overview

The Faculty of Nursing is currently seeking a Part-time Temporary Limited Term CSLC Monitor Assistant for approximately 24 months.

The Clinical Simulation Learning Centre (CSLC) in the Faculty of Nursing is where Nursing students come to learn, practice and train in a safe, realistic, and immersive environment using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. The CSLC also supports the Faculty of Nursing off-site locations throughout Alberta supporting rural and indigenous programming.

The purpose of the role is to support the many activities of the CSLC Monitor to support main campus CSLC and off campus sites where labs are delivered. Most duties are performed in coordination with other teammates as well as faculty but there is moderate degree of autonomy and independence.

As a member of team, the CSLC Monitor Assistant, reports to Simulation Centre Manager.

There is a very occasional need for weekend or evening. There is a requirement for modest physical activities with occasional lifting of ~20 Kgs. The work environment can be described as mimicking a hospital, or care facility or indeed, a variety of clinical/medical settings.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• At the direction of the CSLC Monitor “ prepare, set-up, execute and tear-down all lab and simulation equipment and supplies
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues as needed to ensure labs and equipment are in place for main campus and offsite
• Inventory, store and distribute supplies and equipment. Including coordinating shipments to offsite locations
• Utilize checklists to ensure that equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, cleaned and ready for subsequent use
• Troubleshoot and performs basic repairs, maintenance, and report more complicated repair issues to the CSLC Monitor
• Responsible for ensuring that the CSLC is an organized and clean learning environment
• Prepare and apply artistic moulage to simulators and manikins
• Helps keep accurate records of on hand supplies and materials. Populates various cost tracking worksheets
• Ad hoc duties, assists with special projects – as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse; medical terminology; clinical/medical equipment; medical supplies; and materials. This experience is usually gained through having an education and background as a senior Health Care Aide, a Licensed Practical Nurse, or through Paramedicine and will assist in understanding the needs and requirements of the labs
• 1- 3 years of related experience
• A diploma in a related area is preferred
• A passion for healthcare education, and a propensity to learn new things
• Excels at identifying patterns in iterative simulations, quickly adapting to change and committed to sharing process improvements in a collaborative manner
• Experience assisting with data entry related to tracking supplies, project cost and inventory supplie
• A strong service and client orientation – with a can do attitude
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and priority setting skills
• Excellent consultative, problem solving, analytical, communication, relationship building, time management, priority setting, and planning skills
• Being a resource that colleagues count on to help them deliver and perform
• Some experience in a fast-paced, dynamic medical/clinical environment with moderate oversight/supervision
• A high level of attention to detail
• General knowledge of the workings of post secondary institutions, education pedagogy, the mission of the University of Calgary, and the Strategic Plan of the Faculty of Nursing
• Excellent soft skills including: tact and diplomacy; flexibility; empathy; active listening; self awareness; calm; and focused
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office suite, and an ability/desire to learn other software applications
• Supports and reinforces a strong existing culture of respect, inclusion, diversity, equity within our community of Faculty, staff, and students

Application Deadline: November 03, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 1

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