Student Simulation Assistant - Faculty of Nursing *Amended*

Competition Number:
114S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Nursing
Position:
Student Simulation Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to June 30, 2025

The Faculty of Nursing is seeking applicants for a student simulation assistant position. This position reports to the Simulation Coordinator and Simulation Lead and will assist Clinical Nursing Instructors in the Learning Resource Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organizing supplies and equipment
  • Setting up equipment for specific simulations
  • Returning equipment to the storage area following simulation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Managing inventory of supplies including tracking and recording
  • Literature searches, photocopying, and filing
  • Tutoring students, assisting students with resources. 
  • Some lifting at times (assisting with transferring manikins and moving other pieces of equipment)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current enrollment in the second year of the undergraduate nursing program
  • Ability to work flexible hours. Hours will vary depending on program demands in the Learning Resource Centre (day and evening shifts)
  • Demonstrated critical thinking ability, initiative, excellent organizational skills, flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to accurately follow instructions and attention to detail are essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Proficiency in utilizing technology and software such as Microsoft 365 suite or equivalent programs is required

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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