Simulation Strategist, College of Nursing

Simulation Strategist, College of Nursing

Summary:

The simulation strategist provides strategic leadership for the development, integration, and long-term advancement of simulation-based nursing education across the college's province-wide undergraduate program. This role leads the design and implementation of a comprehensive simulation framework that supports curriculum innovation, competency development, clinical judgment, and graduate preparedness. The strategist oversees strategic planning, program evaluation, governance, resource stewardship, and the adoption of emerging simulation technologies and educational practices. This position advances simulation initiatives through faculty development, organizational capacity building, interprofessional education, and collaboration across distributed learning environments. Additionally, this role represents the college in provincial, national, and international initiatives while supporting scholarship, research, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in simulation-based education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the development, integration, and continuous evolution of simulation-based education across the undergraduate nursing curriculum
• Establishes and advances a province-wide simulation framework aligned with curriculum objectives, competency development, and graduate preparedness
• Directs long-term strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives for simulation-based education
• Establishes institutional standards, governance processes, policies, guidelines, and operational frameworks for simulation-based education
• Evaluates emerging trends in nursing education, healthcare practice, technology, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements to guide future program development and curriculum renewal
• Aligns simulation-based education with accreditation requirements, regulatory expectations, and professional practice standards
• Oversees simulation operations, infrastructure development, staffing strategies, technology implementation, and resource planning across all college campuses and distributed sites
• Identifies and mitigates organizational risks associated with simulation implementation and strategic initiatives
• Participates in financial planning, budget development, and resource stewardship related to simulation programming
• Recommends investment priorities for simulation technologies, infrastructure, and educational resources
• Develops and sustains strategic partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and simulation networks
• Represents the college on provincial, national, and international simulation initiatives and collaborative projects
• Advocates for the expanded use of simulation in nursing education with government and regulatory stakeholders
• Creates shared learning opportunities, leading practices, and province-wide educational consistency in collaboration with academic and healthcare partners
• Leads collaborative initiatives that promote shared resources, innovation, and consistency across distributed learning environments
• Champions interprofessional education initiatives through partnerships and integrated simulation experiences involving multiple health disciplines
• Provides expert consultation on simulation-based education and competency-based assessment to faculty, academic leaders, and administrators
• Leads faculty development, mentorship, organizational change, and capacity-building initiatives related to simulation pedagogy and educational innovation
• Influences teaching and learning practices through the promotion of simulation scholarship, innovation, and educational excellence
• Provides leadership for simulation-related scholarship, research priorities, and evidence-informed educational practices
• Contributes expertise to funded research initiatives focused on simulation pedagogy, technology-enhanced learning, competency-based education, and clinical judgment
• Supports efforts to secure external funding for innovation, research, and strategic growth in simulation-based education
• Disseminates scholarly work through publications, presentations, and professional collaborations
• Evaluates simulation initiatives using learner performance, educational outcomes, and program data to inform decision-making and future enhancements
• Fosters a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement through organizational evaluation and evidence-informed enhancements
• Creates opportunities for nursing students to participate in team-based and interprofessional simulation experiences.
• Chairs and contributes to governance committees and working groups related to simulation education, implementation, and assessment
• Participates in recruitment, orientation, and supervision activities involving contract instructors delivering simulation education
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing; a master’s degree is an asset
• Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Minimum of six years of nursing practice, nursing education, or related experience, including simulated learning environments
• Experience with organizational change management, faculty development, mentorship, capacity building, and building collaborative partnerships across geographically distributed sites
• Expertise in simulation pedagogy, simulation operations, and simulation program development, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation curricula and learning experiences
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum design, competency-based assessment, and evidence-informed teaching and learning
• Knowledge of accreditation standard, regulatory requirements and professional practice expectations
• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership abilities
• Ability to influence and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and external partners
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support research, scholarship, and innovation initiatives
• Knowledge of emerging simulation technologies, including virtual reality, computer-based simulation, and low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation modalities