Laboratory Demonstrator (b1), Nursing- 50% FTE

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assists with laboratory demonstrations by performing specific duties such as:

• Reviews and supervises students practice nursing procedures and skills during skill class sessions after theory content and initial demonstration completed by faculty.
• Assists students through one-on-one or small group demonstrations.
• Gives students direction and feedback concerning their skill and/or performance.
• Evaluates students in competency appraisal and assigns pass or fail grade.
• Assists students who have been absent from theory class and demonstration to acquire the techniques of the skill missed.
• Provides students with remedial review and practice of specific technical skills, upon practice instructor referral.
• Provides report to the practice instructor about the student progress and performance.
• Provides assistance to students practicing independently to develop basic skill-related scenarios adjusted for different clinical areas and for the strength and weakness of students.

2. Coordinates supplies, materials, equipment and instructional aides to meet instruction requirements by performing specific duties such as:

• Sets up and dismantles, cleans, stores, reseals and recycles supplies, materials, equipment, and instructional aids.
• Maintains sufficient levels of laboratory supplies, materials and equipment; inventories items annually.
• Requisitions the purchase of related supplies, materials and equipment through the Purchasing department.
• Cleans and tidies the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) to ensure a safe working environment for students and staff.
• Cleans, lubricates and exchanges worn or used equipment parts/items with replacement items/parts.
• Maintains supplies, materials, and equipment such as textbooks and the AV equipment dedicated to the NSC.
• Coordinates laboratory space use with other College departments.
• Duplicates and distributes written materials utilized in the laboratory such as Nurse Notes, Dr. order sheets, IV calculation sheets and I/O sheets.
• Creates anatomic models of health conditions described in practice scenarios, i.e. ostomy and complex wounds.
• Reviews supply catalogues and suggests items for purchase and investigates cost of new equipment.

3. Performs related administrative functions such as:

• Orients SWAP student to duties of position, delegates tasks, and reviews their work.
• Familiarizes new faculty to NSC.
• Attends related meetings to provide information and/or input toward ongoing program development and curriculum.
• Performs related financial support duties such as processing related purchase order and cheque requisitions, accounts payable/receivable tasks and liaises with the purchasing and accounting departments, as required.
• Performs clerical support duties such as preparing correspondence, photocopying documents, maintaining related files and reception tasks such as in-person, telephone and/or e-mail inquiries.
• Meets with the Department Chairperson to communicate related issues and/or concerns, as required.
• Keeps own nursing knowledge and skills current by reading related nursing technical materials.
• Attends related education training sessions, as approved.
• Attends faculty meetings and other department meetings, as required.

4. Performs other related duties and/or projects as required.

Qualifications Required:

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized educational institution.
• Current membership with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two to four years of recent medical, acute care and/or surgical nursing experience including computer operations as applied to the Nursing field and experience providing practical instruction within a teaching environment.
• Experience maintaining a physical inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate all nursing procedures and skills taught in the program effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as laboratory, NSC audiovisual equipment and related software applications within a computerized windows operating environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritise work.
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and lead others.
• Ability to maintain a standard of absolute confidentiality regarding information and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet work performance standards set by the College.

Additional Info:

This position is a Permanent 50% FTE position. Hours are scheduled with flexibility between 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday based on 17.50 hour week.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$41.79 - $49.22 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 30

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

17.5

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

No

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the . Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.