Laboratory Demonstrator BSN

Cambrian College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist instructors with daily lab operations, ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared for scheduled periods. You will help with demonstrations, support students, and maintain the lab facilities and inventory.

The role requires RN licensure in BC and a BSc in Nursing, with several years of related experience in an educational setting. You will work with faculty to maintain safety standards and coordinate with instructors on lab

Qualifications

• BSc. Nursing and 5 years of related experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Current practicing member of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with laboratory demonstrations, provides assistance to students and helps supervise laboratory activities.
• Responds to students’ inquiries pertaining to laboratory matters and related subject material, referring students to instructors as required.
• Supervises examinations as directed.
• Maintains and ensures safe, clean and orderly lab premises and properly stores materials.
• Maintains safe conditions in the lab and classroom and handles hazardous materials per WHMIS; ensures chemical labelling complies with WHMIS and related legislation.
• Maintains inventory records; monitors, orders and receives equipment and supplies.
• Updates lab requirements lists and prepares required equipment/supplies for scheduled classes; receives and returns equipment/supplies.
• Identifies lab issues and collaborates with instructors on solutions.
• Maintains medication carts and the lab schedule; performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

RN entry-level competencies

Medical supply knowledge

MS Office knowledge

Education

BSc. Nursing

RN licensure (BC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting instructors in the everyday operation of the laboratories ensuring that all laboratory equipment and supplies are prepared and set up for scheduled laboratory periods. Assists with laboratory demonstrations, provides assistance to students and maintains the facility, equipment and supplies.

1. Prepares and assists with laboratory demonstrations, provides assistance to students and helps supervise laboratory activities. Responds to students’ inquiries pertaining to laboratory matters and related subject material, referring students to instructors as required. Supervises examinations as directed.
2. Performs a wide variety of tasks relative to the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies. Ensures that the laboratory premises are clean and orderly and that laboratory materials are stored properly.
3. Maintains safe conditions in the lab and classroom and works with hazardous materials in accordance with WHMIS requirements. Ensures safety labelling of chemicals and materials comply with WCB and WHMIS legislation.
4. Maintains inventory records. Monitors, orders and receives equipment and supplies.
5. Maintains and updates list of lab requirements and prepares required lab equipment/supplies as per scheduled lab classes. Receives and returns lab equipment/supplies.
6. Identifies lab issues and concerns and collaborates with instructors to identify solutions.
7. Maintains medication carts.
8. Maintains the lab schedule.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• BSc. Nursing and 5 years’ related experience and experience working with students in an educational setting or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
• Current practicing member of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time. Works effectively in a demanding environment with a demanding workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of RN entry-level competencies.
• Medical supply knowledge.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office and email.