Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) Assistant

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Recurring Auxiliary to support the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) operations at North Campus Edmonton. This in-person role delivers hands-on learning experiences and ensures smooth lab operations.

Responsibilities include lab setups, equipment maintenance, inventory ordering, and assisting with simulated learning activities (iVR, vSim, standardized patient simulations).

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented.
• Flexibility to work full range of lab teaching hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and coordinate audio-visual support.

Responsibilities

• Support lab setups, inventory ordering, and clinical laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Assist with administrative duties and the delivery of simulated learning experiences, including iVR, vSim, standardized patient simulations, and other simulation activities.
• Provide frontline support to students and faculty by responding to inquiries related to NSC services, resources, and simulated learning.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts and coordinate audio-visual support for lab teaching.

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.