VGH SIM and Wetlab Coordinator

Vancouver Coastal Health View all jobs

Vancouver, BC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.44/Hr. - CAD $46.64/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a VGH SIM and Wetlab Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a VGH SIM and Wetlab Coordinator to join the VGH Simulation Centre Team. Apply today to join our team!The Vancouver General Hospital Simulation Centre (VGH SIM) provides a safe and realistic environment where healthcare professionals develop clinical, surgical, and team-based skills to improve patient care. The Centre supports learners within Vancouver Acute and collaborates with regional, provincial, national, and international partners.
The Simulation Centre includes twelve learning spaces including a lecture theatre, surgical cadaver and animal wet lab, clinical skills lab, high-fidelity simulation room, and multiple simulation and breakout rooms. The wet lab supports procedural and surgical education, anatomy teaching, interdisciplinary team training, and external education programs.As a VGH SIM and Wetlab Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Lead the operational coordination of simulation and wet lab activities. The role integrates program coordination with analysis of service utilization, operational workflows, safety practices, and resource requirements to support the effective delivery of simulation services.
Analyze operational data and utilization trends and provides insights and recommendations to leadership to inform operational planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement of simulation services.
Provide operational oversight of simulation centre workflows, resource utilization, and safety practices to ensure activities operate efficiently and in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
Independently manage multiple concurrent programs, assesses operational requirements, identifies workflow improvements, and implements solutions to address operational challenges and maintain service continuity.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.QualificationsEducation & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Business Administration, Education, supplemented with a minimum of three (3) years’ recent, related experience in healthcare education, simulation services, surgical services, or operational coordination within a regulated environment, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Role requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including lifting up to 70 lbs., long periods of standing and walking, and exposure to cadaveric material, animal tissue, biological fluids, and surgical instruments in accordance with safety protocols.

Knowledge & Abilities

Strong organizational and operational planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze operational requirements, identify workflow improvements, and support service planning.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational or program data.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and database tracking systems.
Ability to troubleshoot basic audiovisual and computer system connections including HDMI, USB-C, and multi-display configurations.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Physical ability to perform duties including lifting equipment and working in simulation and laboratory environments.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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