Simulation Assistant

Position #:
Expected Start Date: August 25, 2026
Union: PSBU
Facility: Prince Albert Campus
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services

Expected up to date: December 18, 2026
Type: Full Time Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Shift Information: Full-time, 72 hours biweekly, as assigned by Program Head. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Hours of Work: 72 hours biweekly,

Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: $28.82- $34.44 per hour

Job Description:

1. Assist with orientation of new simulation assistants to SLC.

2. Collaborate with SLC coordinator for the acquisition of supplies and equipment, purchasing, storage and provision of lab supplies and equipment, including bi-annual inventory count.

3. Perform product and vendor research.

4. Assess supply and equipment product suitability, availability, program value and performance in relationship to the objectives of the SLC.

5. Prepare and present supplies and equipment for specific events, e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.

6. Dismantle and store supplies and equipment following simulation events/scenarios.

7. Assist the technician with the physical preparation and dismantling of simulation equipment.

8. Establish and maintain working relationships (both national and international) with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, community representatives, health industry/education leaders.

9. Work as a member of the SLC team.

10. Liaise with faculty and health region representatives regarding current standards of practice, policies, procedures and preferred products.

Travel Required: No
Education

• Graduate of a post-secondary nursing education program.

Other Education and Training

• One year experience working in a health education simulation learning environment or in the use of nursing equipment and procedures.

• Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.

Competencies
• Knowledge of current products and procedures used in health education simulation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Other Information

• Please apply on the following link: https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/65351