Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician

CLINICAL SKILLS AND SIMULATION TECHNICIAN

Cape Breton University invites applications for a Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician in the School of Nursing for a Full-Time Continuing Role.

Working within the Clinical Skills and Simulation suites under the direction of the Simulation Centre Lead, the successful candidate provides comprehensive technical support for simulation operations, including the preparation, maintenance, and repair of computerized mannequins, software and hardware systems, task trainers, and multimedia peripherals. Acting as a simulator operator, the incumbent programs, tests, and runs scenarios with faculty instructors while overseeing biomedical equipment maintenance, inventory control, and health, safety, and information governance protocols. This role also involves collaborating with Nova Scotia Health and supporting interdisciplinary simulation needs across campus.

Qualification and Skills of a successful Candidates are:

• hold a related post-secondary degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• experience in providing technical support for clinical teaching or healthcare simulation
• troubleshooting electronic, computer, and biomedical systems
• interpersonal and organizational skills
• ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
• physical capability to move and handle simulation equipment and manikins.

Please note that this position is currently under review and its duties and structure may evolve over time.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references. Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.