Laboratory Demonstrator B - Practical Nursing

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We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing instructional support, conducting demonstrations and assisting students as well as ensuring that supplies, equipment and instructional aids are maintained and prepared as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conducts laboratory demonstrations and supervises laboratory activities.
2. Performs a wide variety of tasks related to the operation and minor maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
3. Supervise students on the safe use of laboratory matters, equipment and materials.
4. Provides assistance to instructors and assists in the preparation of assignments.
5. Orders and maintains appropriate equipment and supplies for the classroom and lab.
6. Ensures that tools and equipment are prepared and set up to meet instructional needs.
7. Organizes and coordinates classroom and workshop scheduling.
8. Advises and directs student aids.
9. Ensures that workshops and classrooms are clean and orderly.
10. Maintains medication carts.
11. Maintains the lab schedule.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a 2-year Community College or institution in Practical Nursing and 2 - 4 years’ related experience including current registration and practicing license with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives.

• Proven effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Ability to effectively liaise with vendors, colleagues, and agencies external to the organization.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.
• Ability to works effectively in a demanding environment with a demanding workload.
• Ability to effectively resolve laboratory issues and complaints.
• Knowledge of medical supplies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs of simulators.

Benefits

At VCC, we believe that true progress cannot be made without also furthering equity, accessibility, and reconciliation. These values have strongly informed our vision for the future and shows in our inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to inclusion, wellness, and development.

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including Prescription Drugs

• Employee Assistance Program that supports emotional health and well-being
• Basic Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Vacation package including additional time off during college winter closure
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Tuition waivers for courses at VCC, subject to space availability
• Professional development funds
• Mental Health and Wellbeing events and workshops

Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.