Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Casual Simulation Instructor
Appointment Type
Casual
Position Dates
Ongoing
Hours per week/FTE
Casual - Call in as needed
About the Position
The Simulation Hub at Lethbridge Polytechnic is seeking applications for a casual Simulation Instructor within the Centre for Health and Wellness. Casual instructors are needed during the fall and winter semester of the academic year and need varies based on applicant experience and education. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is deeply committed to educating and inspiring students, has a passion for teaching and learning, and promotes psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environments. The ideal candidate(s) will have a positive and approachable demeanor, a strong commitment to student success, will embrace a growth mindset and view failure as a learning opportunity, and be committed to continuous learning. This individual will work collaboratively, demonstrating engagement within the simulation environment and as an employee of Lethbridge Polytechnic
Position Details
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Delivering high-quality simulation-based education to a variety of health care students (programs may include Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing After Degree, Massage Therapy, Practice Nurse, Primary Care Paramedic, and Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology).
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Ensuring the integration of simulation technology, educational strategies, simulation best practices into high, moderate, and low-fidelity activities aligning with program curriculum.
-
Mentoring and co-creating scenarios, events, and activities with faculty, staff, students, and volunteers.
-
Collaborating with programs and internal/external stakeholders and practice partners to ensure relevant, trending, and pertinent simulation scenarios.
-
Cultivating an environment that encourages inquiry, psychological safety, and the appreciation of evidence-informed practice.
-
Attending scheduled team simulation instructor meetings.
Required Qualifications
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Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta /College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta registered in good standing.
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Current post-graduation nursing acute care experience (i.e. medical/surgical adult care and/or specialty areas) with a minimum 3 years current clinical experience.
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Knowledge of simulation systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Exceptional time management, organization, planning, communication, and priority-setting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement is required.
-
Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office applications.
-
Willingness to actively participate in team projects and initiatives outside of regular instructional hours (recruitment events, coaching volunteers, role-playing patients, simulation preparation and development, etc.).
-
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
-
Current post-graduation nursing experience in maternity and/or pediatrics.
-
Knowledge of Simulation Hub systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Strong understanding and experience working in simulation environments (academic or hospital based).
-
Previous teaching experience (i.e. as a preceptor, academics – lab, theory, and/or clinical setting).
-
Formal simulation education courses (i.e. Simulation Canada, Society for Simulation in Healthcare).
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the current Faculty Association Agreement
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
C25-00434
Open Date
08/22/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethpolytech.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Casual Simulation Instructor
Appointment Type
Casual
Position Dates
Ongoing
Hours per week/FTE
Casual - Call in as needed
About the Position
The Simulation Hub at Lethbridge Polytechnic is seeking applications for a casual Simulation Instructor within the Centre for Health and Wellness. Casual instructors are needed during the fall and winter semester of the academic year and need varies based on applicant experience and education. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is deeply committed to educating and inspiring students, has a passion for teaching and learning, and promotes psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environments. The ideal candidate(s) will have a positive and approachable demeanor, a strong commitment to student success, will embrace a growth mindset and view failure as a learning opportunity, and be committed to continuous learning. This individual will work collaboratively, demonstrating engagement within the simulation environment and as an employee of Lethbridge Polytechnic
Position Details
-
Delivering high-quality simulation-based education to a variety of health care students (programs may include Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing After Degree, Massage Therapy, Practice Nurse, Primary Care Paramedic, and Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology).
-
Ensuring the integration of simulation technology, educational strategies, simulation best practices into high, moderate, and low-fidelity activities aligning with program curriculum.
-
Mentoring and co-creating scenarios, events, and activities with faculty, staff, students, and volunteers.
-
Collaborating with programs and internal/external stakeholders and practice partners to ensure relevant, trending, and pertinent simulation scenarios.
-
Cultivating an environment that encourages inquiry, psychological safety, and the appreciation of evidence-informed practice.
-
Attending scheduled team simulation instructor meetings.
Required Qualifications
-
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta /College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta registered in good standing.
-
Current post-graduation nursing acute care experience (i.e. medical/surgical adult care and/or specialty areas) with a minimum 3 years current clinical experience.
-
Knowledge of simulation systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Exceptional time management, organization, planning, communication, and priority-setting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement is required.
-
Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office applications.
-
Willingness to actively participate in team projects and initiatives outside of regular instructional hours (recruitment events, coaching volunteers, role-playing patients, simulation preparation and development, etc.).
-
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
-
Current post-graduation nursing experience in maternity and/or pediatrics.
-
Knowledge of Simulation Hub systems/processes and programs within the Centre for Health and Wellness.
-
Strong understanding and experience working in simulation environments (academic or hospital based).
-
Previous teaching experience (i.e. as a preceptor, academics – lab, theory, and/or clinical setting).
-
Formal simulation education courses (i.e. Simulation Canada, Society for Simulation in Healthcare).
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the current Faculty Association Agreement
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
C25-00434
Open Date
08/22/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethpolytech.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.
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.