Simulation Educator

KEY FUNCTION: 

Work collaboratively with the simulation team, faculty members, and administration to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality curriculum; support simulation-based research and maintain Simulation Laboratory accreditation status. Facilitate interprofessional student learning, action an environment of psychological safety, and lead faculty development in simulation.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Manager, Simulation Laboratory.

DUTIES:

1. Identify and maintain a list of priority initiatives/programs at HSN and Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM-U) in collaboration with HSN Clinicians, Educators, Regional Coordinators, and administration; ensure alignment with NOSM-U faculty priorities.
2. Act as an expert resource in matters relating to simulation; provide guidance regarding educational design, delivery, evaluation, debriefing, and research.
3. Lead and participate in program-level needs assessments; design comprehensive course curricula, educational materials, and evaluation tools to ensure alignment between simulation modalities and learning outcomes.
4. Collaborate actively with the Simulation Laboratory team; work to ensure clinical learning objectives are supported and achieved.
5. Develop and support an environment of psychological safety for all participants; utilize formal pre-briefing techniques and encourage a climate for reflective learning.
6. Support the Simulation Laboratory in maintaining accreditation status; ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
7. Support the Simulation Laboratory in the delivery of departmental and organizational in-situ training.
8. Encourage and support the delivery of robust Interprofessional Education (IPE) experiences.
9. Perform periodic reviews of programs and execute the writing of formal summary reports.
10. Provide structured orientation to new instructors on the core principles of simulation training and evidence-based debriefing techniques.
11. Work in a self-directed manner and track workflow metrics; ensure support equity is maintained across collaborating institutions and programs.
12. Maintain a working knowledge of emerging simulation modalities, educational trends, and research developments.
13. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
14. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
15. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
16. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
17. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
18. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Health Sciences, or Nursing from an accredited university.
2. Master’s Degree in Education, Health Professions Education, or a relevant advanced discipline from an accredited university is preferred.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a clinically-related department within a health care environment.
2. Experience teaching adult learners, facilitating interprofessional education (IPE), or designing healthcare curricula is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, simulation pedagogy, and evidence-based debriefing frameworks; includes the ability to design and establish a psychologically safe learning environment.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of interprofessional education (IPE) and multiple simulation modalities (i.e. high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, virtual/hybrid simulation, and standardized patient programs).
3. Demonstrated excellent presentation, facilitation, and instructional skills tailored to diverse clinical audiences.
4. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
5. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
6. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
7. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
9. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
10. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Demonstrated ability to deliver effective constructive feedback to diverse interprofessional teams.
2. Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of simulation-based healthcare education.
3. Demonstrated collaborative, approachable, and non-judgmental disposition.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
6. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
8. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.