Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) Assistant

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Recurring Auxiliary to support the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC). The position is in-person at North Campus Edmonton and works with the NSC Operations Lead and Executive Director to deliver hands-on learning experiences, including iVR, vSim, and standardized patient simulations.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented, and must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set up labs and assist with inventory ordering.
• Maintain clinical laboratory equipment and assist with administrative duties.
• Deliver simulated learning experiences (iVR, vSim, standardized patient simulations).
• Provide frontline support to students and faculty for NSC services and resources.
• Coordinate audio-visual support for lab teaching and liaise with internal and external contacts.

Skills

Organized

Collaborative

Adaptable

Service-oriented

Customer service

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an expected end date of June 30, 2029 and has an inactive period from July 1st to August 31st each year.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Reporting to the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) Operations Lead and working closely with the NSC Executive Director, this Recurring Auxiliary position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) and delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences. This position is inactive during July and August.

The successful candidate will support lab setups, inventory ordering, and clinical laboratory equipment maintenance, while also assisting with administrative duties and the delivery of simulated learning experiences, including iVR, vSim, standardized patient simulations, and other simulation activities.

This position provides frontline support to students and faculty by responding to inquiries related to NSC services, resources, and simulated learning. The incumbent also acts as a liaison with internal and external contacts and coordinates audio-visual support for lab teaching.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented, with an interest in supporting innovative approaches to nursing education. The position requires flexibility to work the full range of lab teaching hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.