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Clinical Learning Centre Technician
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Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
Manager, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
Last Reviewed:
March 25th, 2014
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing and with guidance from the Clinical
Simulation Centre Coordinator, the Clinical Learning Centre Technician performs a range of
services to support the upkeep of the operations and preparation of the nursing practice and
simulation laboratory areas. She/he recommends, performs and/or takes the appropriate
measures for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment. This includes the maintenance of the
inventory system(s) to support the nursing practice and simulation laboratory areas ensuring a
safe and healthy work environment.
The Clinical Learning Centre Technician participates in and contributes to the learning needs of
students in nursing programs. She/he prepares for and provides laboratory support for open
house demonstrations and other recruitment activities.
Key Activities
Technical Support;
The Clinical Learning Centre Technician performs a range of services to support the upkeep of
the operation and preparation of the nursing practice and simulation laboratory areas. She/he
recommends, performs and/or takes the appropriate measures for the maintenance and
upkeep of equipment. She/he;
1. Sets up laboratory equipment and supplies (including scenarios, mannequins,
equipment, supplies, printed materials, computer resources, documentation, charts,
videos, resource equipment and reference materials) according to curriculum guidelines
set by Course Instructors. Ensures that all carts have adequate resources and supplies
for teaching. Ensures that students and faculty have adequate resources to perform all
aspects of course requirements. Puts equipment and laboratory in order after
laboratories.
2. Provides moulage to enhance simulation of nursing practices.
3. Creates and maintains checklists of needed supplies, equipment, and mannequin
programing for clinical scenario. Sets up simulation technologies (supplied
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software/hardware) to support scenarios in alignment with checklists. Troubleshoots to
obtain the desired outcome. Liaises with the Vendor for assistance when required.
Works with faculty and program coordinators to develop laboratory modules, math
quizzes etc. when requested. References best practices from established RNAO Best
Practices Guidelines (Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario).
Retrieves, sets up and dismantles laboratory equipment, supplies and resources for
partnership usage of the clinical learning centre areas e.g. Queen’s, Fleming College,
Peterborough Regional Health Centre and others, according to pre-determined
requirements. May have to pick up and return equipment to hospital or other facilities
(1% of time).
Provides advice and orientation to instructors regarding laboratory procedures, location
and use of materials and the operation of equipment.
Identifies, recommends and/or performs general cleaning and maintenance in the
clinical learning centre areas including laboratory equipment, mannequins and storage.
Identifies needs for equipment maintenance and renewal of equipment. Takes the
appropriate measures to ensure that equipment supply is adequate and functioning
properly. Liaises with Physical Resource Department and/or Vendor for assistance when
required.
Participates in, ensures and contributes to creating a safe environment in the clinical
learning centre areas;
a) Remains current with safety regulations
b) Checks and maintains safety equipment
c) Provides training to individuals, including faculty, students and staff, using the
laboratories and enforces safety procedures
d) Maintains MSDS sheets for the nursing laboratories
e) Inspects the First Aid Kit every three (3) months; request additional supplies;
completes the accidental/illness record book for the Risk Management Office
Planning, Supplies and Equipment
The Clinical Learning Centre Technician maintains the inventory system to support the nursing
practice and simulation laboratory areas including safe storage and handling of equipment and
materials. She/he;
1. Determines the inventory needs according to curriculum guidelines set by Course
Instructors. Prepares purchase orders and orders supplies. Keeps a database of Vendors
and Contacts. Keeps a detailed database of ‘laboratory kit’ contents. Ensures an
adequate inventory of laboratory supplies is maintained and stored appropriately.
2. May have to pick up and return supplies from local vendors (e.g. grocery store,
Walmart, Canadian Tire, Shoppers Home Health and others) (1% of time)
3. Ensures the safe storage of hazardous materials.
4. Oversees the collection and safe disposal of waste materials according to regulations
when applicable.
5. Determines the inventory needs for George Brown College site for the Trent/Fleming
School of Nursing Post-PN Bridge to B.SC.N. program (1% of time),
6. Maintains the laboratory in hygienic, esthetic and mechanical working order. Utilizes
appropriate services as indicated, e.g. laundry services. Initiates/arranges for laundering
of laboratory linens as needed.
7. Ensures the completion of an annual inventory (supplies, equipment, and partners’ onsite inventory) of the clinical learning centre areas.
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8. Makes recommendations for capital laboratory expenditures (non-consumables)
9. Schedules, supports and plans for make-up laboratory times for students with faculty.
10. Works with the Administrative Assistant to process expenditures to ensure timely
payment and accurate account coding; assist with tracking and reconciliation of
expenditures
Student Support
The Clinical Learning Centre Technician participates in and contributes to the learning needs of
students in nursing programs. She/he;
1. Prepares for and facilitates students’ teacher-referred nursing skills practice as set by
student and instructor by supervising, demonstration and/or informally evaluating
performance. Mentors students in clinical best practices related to care and assessment
of simulated patients.
2. Supervises and tutors students either one-on-one or in groups during drop in laboratory
sessions; provides feedback on student progress to instructors. This does not include the
formal evaluation of students for grades (pass/fail).
3. Assists faculty and students during teaching laboratories, quizzes and laboratory
examinations. Proctors or assists in proctoring of written quizzes and laboratory
examinations when required.
4. Provides regularly scheduled open laboratory hours and assists students with skill
acquisition and practice according to established laboratory procedures; provides
students with feedback on their progress. This position does not include the formal
evaluation of students.
5. Observes teaching practices to obtain a common frame of reference of techniques, as
necessary.
6. Acts as a resource person for students.
Communications and Event Planning/Coordination
1. Prepares for and provides laboratory support for open house demonstrations (e.g. Fall
Preview, March Preview and Spring Thaw) and other recruitment activities.
2. Participates in department/school meetings related to practice and curriculum as
requested.
3. Liaises with counterparts in other professional programs, within various sectors:
university, colleges and clinical partners, for best practices smooth and equitable use of
space and (e.g. templates: medication administration resources, charting and other
practice resources)
Operations
1. Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by complying with University health and
safety policies, standard practices and programs in keeping with occupation health and
safety legislation and regulations
2. Maintains competency in the full range of nursing practice and simulation through
participation in workshops and conferences
3. Maintains current certification in CPR-C or Health Care Provider (HCP) and First Aid
4. Other related duties as assigned which do not account for more than 5% of the total
duties.
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Analytical Reasoning
Indicate degree of complexity or difficulty of thinking and reasoning required by the job. Provide a
relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an occasional duty).
Decision Making
Indicate the degree of freedom to exercise initiative or act independently in making day- to-day decisions.
Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an
occasional duty).
Impact
Indicate the impact or consequence to the department or University of typical actions or decisions taken by
the job incumbent. Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job
(i.e. not an occasional duty).
Education
Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses required. Undergraduate
degree in nursing preferred.
Experience Required
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A minimum of two years current experience in an active nursing role
Current CPR-C or HCP Certification (within the past 12 months) and First Aid (within the
past 3 years) from a provider satisfactory to the School of Nursing
Knowledge and understanding of student and faculty requirements for laboratory
procedures, skills and testing across the range of fidelity and technology. Ability to
prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials
Demonstrated computer skills and experience including Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Groupwise and Blackboard. Database knowledge an asset.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with ability to interact well in a positive
manner, using tact and diplomacy. Possess a friendly demeanor and provide intelligent
solutions.
Ability to preserve and maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to use good judgement, to work independently
and as a team member in a complex and multi-faceted work environment.
Experience with inventory procurement
Strong organization and time management skills including decision making and
accommodating change. Able to prioritize workload in an efficient manner and balance
competing priorities.
Experience working with students would be an asset
Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include evening and weekend
assignments
Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students,
faculty and staff.
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Responsibility for the Work of Others
Indicate whether the incumbent is directly or indirectly responsible for the work of others. Provide the title
of the position(s) as well as an example of how the incumbent is responsible for the work of others on a
daily basis. Specifically, indicate whether the position has responsibility for hiring and supervision of
student workers.
Communication
Internal:
 Faculty
 School of Nursing Program Coordinators
 Purchasing & Accounting Departments – Procurement, receipt and payment of goods
 Physical Resources Department
 Communications
 School of Nursing Administrative Assistant
 School of Nursing Program Coordinators
 Undergraduate students
External:
 Educational Community
 George Brown College
 Vendor/supply company
 Queen’s University
 Community Partner
Motor/ Sensory Skills
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Dexterity – word processing, calculator, replacing equipment, laboratory supplies
Fine motor skills – Data entry, keyboarding, mouse, laboratory equipment, handling
objects, tools or controls
Coordination – Walking, climbing stairs, moving, set-up laboratory equipment, loading
elevator, use of hands to finer, handle or feel objects
Hearing – responding to student or faculty queries, multitasking
Sight – reading various data
Visual – all aspects of job
Effort
Mental:
 Multiple competing demands, deadlines
Physical:
 Bending/Kneeling – laboratory set-up and dismantle equipment store
 Reaching with hands and arms - laboratory set-up and dismantle equipment store
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Lifting
Upper body strength – moving and setting up equipment, boxes of supplies
Walking, Climbing – moving, set-up and dismantle laboratory equipment, loading
elevator
Standing/stretching – teaching laboratories and laboratory examinations, reach upper
shelves in office, laboratory staging area
Working Conditions
Physical:
 Fatigue – frequent interruptions, moving between working locations
Psychological:
 Constant interruptions – walk ins
 Agitated Students – student not understanding course material
 Stress Resolution – picking up on emotional stress of students and co-workers to
alleviate a potential situation
 Multiple competing demands
 Frustrated staff with equipment and/or software applications
 Confidentiality
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