BSN Simulation Based Education Project Support Analyst

Job title: BSN Simulation Based Education Project Support Analyst

Job description: Staff – Non Union

Job Category M&P – AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Hourly – Educational Programming, Level A

Job Title BSN Simulation Based Education Project Support Analyst

Department Undergraduate Programs | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range $28.56 – $41.14 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date August 19, 2022

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date Aug 3, 2023

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

Job Summary

The SBL Project Support Analyst is responsible for providing support to the on-the-ground integration of a new curriculum process, Standardized Simulation Learning (SSL). Working in collaboration with the SBE Project Coordinator, the PSA will support and oversee activities focused on the collection, analyses and reporting of data to support program evaluation of a project funded through a UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund.

The purpose of this project is to expand and evaluate a comprehensive simulation education program in the nursing undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Nursing [BSN]) program that includes faculty development and full integration of simulation into the clinical skills and experiential learning/practice learning experiences across the 18-month BSN curriculum. The SBE will be:

An integral component of students’ practice learning hours, replacing some of the credit value currently assigned to experiential learning in practice settings;

An evidence-informed simulation learning program that meets Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (2021) and can be scaled up for greater student learning capacity and improved pedagogy based on evaluation findings;

And a source of research and scholarship opportunities to evaluate and to disseminate the impact of SBE on BSN education.

Organizational Status
Reports to the SBE Project lead and works closely with the Simulation Coordinator and SBE Project Coordinator. The work is conducted at the UBC School of Nursing Vancouver with some elements being completed virtually (upon negotiation with the SBE Project lead).

Work Performed

Analyze data from focus groups and surveys to support goals and outcomes. The PSA will participate in the planning, mapping, and implementation of evaluation processes using standardized tools. This position reports to the Project Steering Committee and Project Coordinator

Conducts literature search on simulation evaluation literature for best practices, tools, metrics and methods

Participate in the development and manages a program evaluation protocol that evaluates SBE impact on: a) organizational resources and budgeting; b) faculty development and simulation education delivery; c) student learning and performance in practice learning experiences; d) integration of SBE within the BSN curriculum; and e) practice learning partners (educators, managers, direct care staff).

Establishes, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator, a data collection plan, ensuring that data collection operations meet the SBE project timeline targets

Serves as the secondary contact for SBE project administration

Develops interim and summative reports of evaluation data

Acts as team collaborator in an SBE project team

Seeks out knowledge translation opportunities such as developing presentations for conferences

Organizes knowledge translation activities including: a) development and submission of conference abstracts, b) manuscript preparation and submission

Organizes SBE project communications, including communications with practice site partners, such as educators and managers; communications with the internal funder, UBC TLEF contact; and communications with an SBE project advisory group or steering committee

Collaborates with the SBE Project Coordinator to organize and facilitate regular SBE project team meetings. These meetings should provide regular updates on SBE project progress.

Performs other duties required of the position

Consequence of Error/Judgement
A high level of confidentiality and sensitivity is required in the management of assessment data of student and faculty use of simulation, concerns, budgets and professional development. Tact and sensitivity are required in communicating with faculty, staff and faculty developers. Error in the performance of this position will have a negative impact on the administration of the simulation programs, students’ learning experience, as well as the reputation of the School of Nursing. Inappropriate or incorrect decisions, poor judgment, and/or problem solving may also result in needless hardship and administrative burdens for the School of Nursing Administration Office.

Supervision Received
The incumbent reports to the SBE Project Lead and works closely in collaboration with the SBE Project Coordinator. Work will be regularly reviewed between the Project Lead and the Project Steering Committee. The SBE Project Lead and in consultation with the Steering Committee will work together to assess the PSA’s scope of evaluation work performed and the achievement of defined goals and key performance indicators (as determined by the evaluation framework).

Supervision Given
The incumbent will be responsible for collaborating with the SBE Project Coordinator in the data collection and management activities and support oversight the conceptual and analytic work of the program evaluation with the SBE project team.

Minimum Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications Graduate-level degree in a relevant discipline is considered an asset. Project evaluation experience relevant. Qualitative and quantitative research methods experience (e.g., survey development, interview/focus groups). Proficiency conducting electronic literature searches. Effective computer skills. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and use of online resources. Teaching experience in adult higher/professional education. Experience in developing educational and informational resources and materials for adult learners. Experience with educational technologies and web-based educational techniques (such as simulation, LMS, Lightboard). A strong personal commitment to healthcare education. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, facilitation and conflict resolution skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of clients. Proven ability to work in a team and collaborate with others. Proven ability to function effectively in a self-directed fashion within a changing environment. Demonstrated effective organizational ability. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain supportive working relationships. Knowledge of current health educational practices. Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation techniques. Familiarity with UBC library resources. Preferred: An understanding of the university environment and culture.

Company: University of British Columbia

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:00:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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