Leader, Clinical Education in Simulation – BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Leader, Clinical Education in Simulation

BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Work 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.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure effective management of the simulation education curriculum and program.
• Engage in a variety of simulation based activities such as developing and modifying simulation scenarios, team debriefing and teaching simulation courses. Operate, troubleshoot and support the proper usage of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Develop and coordinate outreach simulation activities in partnership with provincial partners and agencies
• Ensure 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.
• Engage in and supports simulation based research projects. Incorporate research, evidence-based practices and emergent advances in education and simulation, including methodologies and technological applications.

What you bring

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.

You will also have

• 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.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until November 19th 2025)

Salary Range: $86,398 – $124,197/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800 – 1600

Requisition # 160710E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of March 6, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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