About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Simulation Specialist - Casual
Appointment Type
AUPE Casual
Position Dates
September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Hours per week/FTE
Casual - Call in as needed
About the Position
The Simulation Specialist has a complex and vital role within Simulation Hub. The Simulation Specialist works within Simulation Hub supporting related programs within the Centre for Health & Wellness. The main objective of this position is to provide a leading-edge simulation environment along with applied clinical experience for the training of students and health care providers. The Simulation Specialist needs to be knowledgeable and have current acute care clinical experience in beginner, intermediate, and senior nursing skills. The Simulation Specialist requires excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills along with the ability to be self-motivated and flexible.
Position Details
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-
engage in hi, mid and lo-fidelity simulation exercises; operate, control, and maintain simulated learning spaces;
-
monitor equipment safety and report to the Simulation Hub team as needed;
-
prepare supplies and equipment for instructor/student use in labs and hi fidelity settings;
-
support students practicing skills within classroom and open lab settings;
-
facilitate access to labs and equipment for faculty and students;
-
ongoing communication with sphere team and program chairs/faculty/staff.
Required Qualifications
-
Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
-
Positive team oriented and collaborative skills
-
Ability to adapt and change in a diverse complex simulation environment
-
Ability to manage multiple projects and deal with competing or changing priorities
-
Ability to work in a fast-paced simulation environment
-
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks requiring well-developed skills in the areas of interpersonal, verbal and written communications, assessment and analysis, critical thinking and problem solving
-
Active good standing registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta or College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
-
Minimum 1-2 years of active acute clinical experience
-
Exceptional time management, organization, planning, communication, and priority-setting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement is required.
-
Flexibility to work within a variety of areas, both independently and in a team environment.
-
Proficient at adapting to rapidly changing work conditions with competing interests.
-
Demonstrates a consistent history of respectful, professional, and collaborative engagement with colleagues and teams, with a clear commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Knowledge of Simulation Hub systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Strong understanding and experience working in simulation environments (academic and hospital based).
Salary
AUPE Class Level 10 Step 1, $29.28 per hour
Working Here
Culture of Care
A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
C25-00435
Open Date
08/25/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Lethbridge Polytechnic
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, everybody’s got a job to do.
Some of us are thinkers. Some of us are makers. But engrained in all of us is a desire to do the work. Because the best way to learn, is to do.
We should know — we’ve been doing just that for more than 60 years. And through it all, we’ve been ready. We know that our job is to make sure you’re equipped for yours.
We’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a place of people coming together. We’re the mentors ready to combine your talent with our training. We’re the industries that fuel our region’s economy, awaiting our next generation of leaders.
We’re the people who love teaching you the skills you need to be prepared for whatever new changes and challenges tomorrow might bring. And we know that when we add your drive and determination to all of this, anything is possible.
Just look around. We know something about making a mark. About digging deep and rising up. We know success is not by chance, but that it takes perseverance, determination and grit.
Because here, everybody’s got a job to do. We are a community committed to one another. We know that what happens next matters most.
We're ready.
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Simulation Specialist - Casual
Appointment Type
AUPE Casual
Position Dates
September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Hours per week/FTE
Casual - Call in as needed
About the Position
The Simulation Specialist has a complex and vital role within Simulation Hub. The Simulation Specialist works within Simulation Hub supporting related programs within the Centre for Health & Wellness. The main objective of this position is to provide a leading-edge simulation environment along with applied clinical experience for the training of students and health care providers. The Simulation Specialist needs to be knowledgeable and have current acute care clinical experience in beginner, intermediate, and senior nursing skills. The Simulation Specialist requires excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills along with the ability to be self-motivated and flexible.
Position Details
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-
engage in hi, mid and lo-fidelity simulation exercises; operate, control, and maintain simulated learning spaces;
-
monitor equipment safety and report to the Simulation Hub team as needed;
-
prepare supplies and equipment for instructor/student use in labs and hi fidelity settings;
-
support students practicing skills within classroom and open lab settings;
-
facilitate access to labs and equipment for faculty and students;
-
ongoing communication with sphere team and program chairs/faculty/staff.
Required Qualifications
-
Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
-
Positive team oriented and collaborative skills
-
Ability to adapt and change in a diverse complex simulation environment
-
Ability to manage multiple projects and deal with competing or changing priorities
-
Ability to work in a fast-paced simulation environment
-
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks requiring well-developed skills in the areas of interpersonal, verbal and written communications, assessment and analysis, critical thinking and problem solving
-
Active good standing registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta or College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
-
Minimum 1-2 years of active acute clinical experience
-
Exceptional time management, organization, planning, communication, and priority-setting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement is required.
-
Flexibility to work within a variety of areas, both independently and in a team environment.
-
Proficient at adapting to rapidly changing work conditions with competing interests.
-
Demonstrates a consistent history of respectful, professional, and collaborative engagement with colleagues and teams, with a clear commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Knowledge of Simulation Hub systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Strong understanding and experience working in simulation environments (academic and hospital based).
Salary
AUPE Class Level 10 Step 1, $29.28 per hour
Working Here
Culture of Care
A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
C25-00435
Open Date
08/25/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Lethbridge Polytechnic
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, everybody’s got a job to do.
Some of us are thinkers. Some of us are makers. But engrained in all of us is a desire to do the work. Because the best way to learn, is to do.
We should know — we’ve been doing just that for more than 60 years. And through it all, we’ve been ready. We know that our job is to make sure you’re equipped for yours.
We’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a place of people coming together. We’re the mentors ready to combine your talent with our training. We’re the industries that fuel our region’s economy, awaiting our next generation of leaders.
We’re the people who love teaching you the skills you need to be prepared for whatever new changes and challenges tomorrow might bring. And we know that when we add your drive and determination to all of this, anything is possible.
Just look around. We know something about making a mark. About digging deep and rising up. We know success is not by chance, but that it takes perseverance, determination and grit.
Because here, everybody’s got a job to do. We are a community committed to one another. We know that what happens next matters most.
We're ready.