Leader, Clinical Education in Simulation

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Senior Leader, Learning and Development, the Leader, Clinical Education in Simulation is an innovator, knowledge translator, facilitator and change agent accountable for developing and delivering simulation clinical education within and across clinical programs and agencies at BC Children’s and BC Women’s. Working with multi-disciplinary clinical experts/educators, the Leader holds accountability for the design, validation and evaluation of simulation curriculum, courses, and training that adhere to adult learning principles and quality outcomes.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Works collaboratively with program leaders, multidisciplinary educators and staff at BC Children’s and BC Women’s to assess simulation education needs and priorities in order to lead the development of simulation-based curriculum design.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards to ensure effective management of the simulation education curriculum and program.
• Engages in a variety of simulation based activities such as developing and modifying simulation scenarios, team debriefing and teaching simulation courses. Operates, troubleshoots and supports the proper usage of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Develops and coordinates outreach simulation activities in partnership with provincial partners and agencies
• Ensures program deliverables are completed on time and on budget as well as identifies long term opportunities and partnerships to sustain simulation as an effective tool in clinician education and patient safety.
• Engages in and supports simulation based research projects. Incorporates research, evidence-based practices and emergent advances in education and simulation, including methodologies and technological applications.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing or other clinical profession plus additional studies in education, including simulation education with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, pediatrics preferred, including two (2) years of simulation education experience. Competent in simulation education methodology.
Strong communication, relational, coaching, organizational and program evaluation skills are required. Knowledge of learning and evaluation models. Experience in the delivery of programs such as PALS, PEARS, and NRP preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and work under pressure of deadlines. Proven ability to lead staff to achieve program goals and objectives. Significant knowledge and proven experience with program development, evaluation and program management. Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, develop resolutions and support remedial action. Demonstrated self-starter with high level of motivation. Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints.