CH&E Specialist (Simulation Specialist) - Education-camh

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The CAMH Simulation Centre, embedded in Education at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is seeking a full-time, contract (15 months) CH&E Specialist (Simulation Specialist). Reporting to the Manager, CAMH Simulation Centre, the Simulation Specialist will be responsible for adhering to simulation best practices and accreditation standards to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based simulation education. The Simulation Specialist will lead the development and facilitation of simulation education programming virtually, in-centre and in-situ for interprofessional healthcare professionals, including nurses, allied health, and physicians at CAMH and external partner sites. Through needs assessments, planning, implementation, evaluation and research, the successful candidate will exemplify core competencies as an educator, consultant, practice champion and leader.

Informed by adult learning principles and digital learning design, the Simulation Specialist will be responsible for leading trauma-informed, equitable and accessible faculty development and simulation trainings, using a variety of high fidelity (Simulated Participants, manikins, virtual reality, video observation system) and lower-fidelity (tabletop, task trainers) educational tools and modalities. The Simulation Specialist will work closely alongside the digital innovation team to develop asynchronous e-learnings for the Global Learning Academy as well as clinical programs to lead education and training for system-based provincial initiatives.

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As an accredited academic health sciences centre, the CAMH Simulation Centre also actively engages in mental health education research. Overseen by the Medical Director, the Simulation Specialist will have opportunities to collaborate on research initiatives and disseminate findings, supporting the CAMH Simulation Centre’s mission to ground-breaking innovation and research.

The Simulation Specialist will foster relationships with and bring together key stakeholders across CAMH who use simulation as a modality to promote teaching, learning and enhanced client-care. Working closely with partners such as lived experience advisors, digital designers, clinical subject matter experts, researchers, evaluation specialists, and external vendors, the Simulation Specialist role requires authentic and collaborative approaches to partnerships, rooted in equitable and anti-oppressive practices. The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a healthcare, education or related field. Being registered and in good standing with a regulatory body would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have three years’ experience in the development and delivery of clinical education and/or simulation in a healthcare setting. Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders and equitably co-producing educational initiatives with lived experience advisors or patient/family partners is also required. Experience in digital learning design is highly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of simulation-based education, adult learning theories, instructional design models, curriculum development, and current and emerging learning technologies is required. The successful candidate will be highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills to facilitate working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. The role will foster and create a safe and inclusive learning environment that motivates and challenges learners and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. The successful candidate will be able to work independently in a self-directed manner, as well as collaboratively in a team setting is required. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to and manage changing priorities is required. Experience with high fidelity simulation technologies and research is strongly preferred. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.