Simulation Assistant - The NSHealth Learning Institute for Health Care Providers - IPP&L - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Req ID: 145123Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEIIDepartment: The NSHealth Learning Institute for Health Care ProvidersType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: NSGEU Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 29-Nov-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.About the OpportunityThe NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers within Interprofessional Practice and Learning (IPPL) plays a leadership role within the organization in creating a culture of learning with a focus on transition to specialty practice programs, entry-level transition to practice, interprofessional practice education (IPE) and continuing professional practice development. The Learning Institute promotes accountable professional practice in quality practice environments, facilitates patient and family centered care, fosters collaborative team relationships and supports research and evidence-based practice. Under the direction of the Manager, the Simulation Assistant supports all aspects of simulated and experiential learning at the Learning institute as required. In collaboration with Nurse Educators, Nursing Instructors, and Interprofessional Educators, the Simulation Assistant supports programming for all users within the Learning and Education Resources for IPPL and collaborates with users to create a respectful and interprofessional environment.The Simulation Assistant monitors the schedule, communicates with users, and prepares the physical simulation spaces, equipment and supplies to support the effective and efficient running of the simulation education sessions. The Simulation Assistant is involved with daily operations of the simulation space including equipment procurement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The Simulation Assistant exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 required
• Completion of a relevant program or a combination of education and experience preferred
• Two years of relevant experience working in healthcare and customer service-orientated experience
• Ability to be proficient with hardware such as PC and Mac computers, video cameras and microphones
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with shifting priorities in order to meet conflicting deadlines is essential
• Demonstrated aptitude for performing general maintenance on mechanical systems
• Strong attention to detail is required. Excellent organization and time management skills are essential
• Ability to adapt and work in new technology forums is an asset
• Ability to prioritize own work
• Ablility to proactively keep abreast of new and emerging technologies
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to users
• Adheres to standards for simulation program operations
• Ability to troubleshoot IT/AV or Simulation Technology issues
• Ability to lift more than 40 lbs, i.e., patient simulators
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.Hours of WorkLong Assignment, Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)Beginning December 1, 2022 until November 30, 2024.Dates are approximate and are subject to change.Salary Information$20.25 - $22.50 hourly$39,490 - 43,878 annuallyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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