Simulation Assistant

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina is seeking a Simulation Assistant to support the Simulation Learning Centre (SLC). You will help orient new assistants, manage supplies and equipment, and assist with vendor research and event preparation.

The role requires nursing education background, health simulation experience, and proficiency in MS Office. Some evening/weekend work may be required; travel not necessary. Based in Regina's Regina Campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a post-secondary nursing education program.
• One year experience working in a health education simulation learning environment or in the use of nursing equipment and procedures.
• Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation of new simulation assistants to SLC.
• Collaborate with SLC coordinator for the acquisition of supplies and equipment, purchasing, storage and provision of lab supplies and equipment, including bi-annual inventory count.
• Perform product and vendor research.
• Assess supply and equipment product suitability, availability, program value and performance in relationship to the objectives of the SLC.
• Prepare and present supplies and equipment for specific events, e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.
• Dismantle and store supplies and equipment following simulation events/scenarios.
• Assist the technician with the physical preparation and dismantling of simulation equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relationships (both national and international) with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, community representatives, health industry/education leaders.
• Work as a member of the SLC team.
• Liaise with faculty and health region representatives regarding current standards of practice, policies, procedures and preferred products.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Medical terminology

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary nursing education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Organization Name: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Work Locations: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Job Identification: P17694

Job Category: Simulation Assistant

Locations: Regina

Job Schedule: Full time

Expected Start Date: September 2, 2026

Union: PSBU

Facility: Regina Campus

City/Town: Regina

Department: Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services

Type: Full Time Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Shift Information: Full-time, 72 hours biweekly, as assigned by Program Head. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Hours of Work: 72 hours biweekly,

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: $28.82- $34.44 per hour

Job Description:

1. Assist with orientation of new simulation assistants to SLC.

2. Collaborate with SLC coordinator for the acquisition of supplies and equipment, purchasing, storage and provision of lab supplies and equipment, including bi-annual inventory count.

3. Perform product and vendor research.

4. Assess supply and equipment product suitability, availability, program value and performance in relationship to the objectives of the SLC.

5. Prepare and present supplies and equipment for specific events, e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.

6. Dismantle and store supplies and equipment following simulation events/scenarios.

7. Assist the technician with the physical preparation and dismantling of simulation equipment.

8. Establish and maintain working relationships (both national and international) with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, community representatives, health industry/education leaders.

9. Work as a member of the SLC team.

10. Liaise with faculty and health region representatives regarding current standards of practice, policies, procedures and preferred products.

Travel Required: no

Education

• Graduate of a post-secondary nursing education program.

Other Education and Training

• One year experience working in a health education simulation learning environment or in the use of nursing equipment and procedures.
• Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.

Competencies

• Knowledge of current products and procedures used in health education simulation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

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