Nursing Lab Coordinator

Brock University; Lincoln; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Nursing Lab Coordinator. This role focuses on supporting nursing students in clinical skills development, collaborating with faculty, and managing lab content. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and have recent clinical experience. The position offers a competitive salary range along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Brock University Pension Plan

Vacation and holiday benefits

Tuition Waiver Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent clinical experience with teaching experience.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting simulation equipment.
• Ability to design clinical simulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to nursing students.
• Develop lab components for courses and simulations.
• Instruct students in various settings.
• Manage online lab content.
• Support lab tours and recruitment events.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Nursing legislation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Graduate degree in Nursing or Education

Tools

Simulation and lab equipment

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton‑Niagara for seven consecutive years, has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employer, and is in the top 10 for diversity. For 2025, Brock has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes and Statista. Brock offers a welcoming, inclusive community and meaningful career opportunities.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Nursing Lab Coordinator is responsible for providing learning support to nursing students in the development of clinical skills through direct student support and instruction. The Coordinator develops, implements, and instructs the lab component of courses and works collaboratively with the department, faculty, clinical instructors and students to enhance learning.

• Collaborate with faculty to design lab content that aligns with learning outcomes involving labs and simulations.
• Develop and implement lab components, including clinical simulations for nursing students.
• Instruct students in virtual and in‑person settings, focusing on facilitating learning and psychomotor skill development.
• Assist in managing online lab content using the university’s learning management system.
• Participate in clinical simulations, taking on various roles and enhancing realism through props and moulage.
• Support students in skill review and practice, providing remediation when necessary.
• Create reports on remediation sessions and communicate with faculty and clinical instructors.
• Identify knowledge barriers, offer constructive feedback, and organize additional learning opportunities including make‑up lab sessions.
• Support lab tours, recruitment events, and equipment decisions.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, troubleshoot equipment, and report repair needs.
• Participate in accreditation processes, collaborate on projects, and attend meetings as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered ( eligible) RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent clinical experience, preferably in in‑patient acute or chronic care areas with demonstrated teaching experience.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting simulation and lab equipment.
• Ability to design and facilitate clinical simulations for nursing programs.
• Confidence in demonstrating clinical skills to learners.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation, standards, best practices, and technology applications.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, clear explanation, and coaching abilities.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm for student learning, and strong support for colleagues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including time management and attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and responsive to feedback.

Preferred or Asset Skills

• Graduate degree in Nursing, Education, or a closely related field.
• Experience with simulated laboratory learning or certifications related to simulation‑based learning and equipment maintenance.

Salary and Total Rewards

• Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($66,817 - $107,280).
• Target Hiring Range: $66,817 - $80,000.
• Permanent position with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation per year, plus university holidays.
• Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

Brock University is committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. All employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, Black, African, Caribbean, and other underrepresented groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. We recognize intersectionality and the interconnected identities and experiences of these groups.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and provide employment accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability‑related accommodation so we can meet your participation.

Brock University does not use AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.