Program Lead Of The Simulation, Resuscitation And Outreach Training

The Program Lead of the Simulation, Resuscitation and Outreach Training Center reports directly to the Manager of patient safety, McMaster Children is Hospital and works collaboratively with our frontline teams and medical staff. The Program Lead of the Simulation, Resuscitation and Outreach Training Center is accountable for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of PEARS, PALS, NRP, ALS, BLS and tracheostomy and ventilator training as well as custom tailored simulation activities. The Program Lead of the Simulation, Resuscitation and Outreach Training Center Outreach/PALS Specialist is a liaison with the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, the McMaster University Continuing Medical Education (CME) and with the McMaster Practical Skills Laboratory. The Program Lead of the Simulation, Resuscitation and Outreach Training Center is also responsible to participate in and implement new initiatives from time to time such as ACORN (Acute Care of the at Risk Newborn). Deliverables include sustaining and growing the program.
Qualifications - External

• Experience as an instructor for at least one of the Heart and Stroke courses such as PEARS/PALS/ALS
• Demonstrated dedication to continued education, continuous improvement, process and evaluation
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles
• NRP Instructor Certified preferred
• Applicants must have a background in a regulated medical profession such as Nursing, or Respiratory Therapy, or have comparable qualifications such as an international medical graduate.
• Computer office support software knowledge - ie. databases, spreadsheets, presentation software
• Excellent critical thinking/ problem solving/decision making and conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to learn new skills, supportive of change management
• Strong leadership and excellent presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Some knowledge and experience of simulation applications including debriefs
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating, facilitating, consensus-building and teaching skills
• Minimum level of education is a Bachelors in a regulated medical field, however preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills
• Minimum five (5) years Pediatric experience

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization
MCH-Oth Crit Care & Amb
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
44.7500
Maximum Salary
57.3700
Post Date
Apr 25, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
May 1, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
On behalf of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), the Program Lead of the Simulation, Resuscitation and Outreach Training Center provides leadership for MCH staff and the community hospitals in the Central South Region in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing coordination of the numerous clinical outreach programs. The role has 3 main focuses: 1) training and certification in the following programs: PEARS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, BLS and tracheostomy and ventilation for community providers; 2) Simulation and mock code training for our internal MCH programs and; 3) Training and simulation activities to support our community hospitals in the region.
Schedule Work Hours
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement