Position overview

The Office of Research and Education (ORE) provides governance and oversight of research, learning and teaching within CHS.

​ORE is responsible for the development and implementation of the organisation's research and learning, and teaching strategies. The Clinical Learning and Teaching Strategy has a strong focus on simulation governance, infrastructure and building interprofessional simulation capacity across the organisation. The Simulation Technician position will support the Strategies initiatives, whilst also supporting high-quality simulation learning and teaching across CHS.

​This role is in the Simulation Unit, a small team working in a dynamic, evolving environment. The position requires initiative, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.​

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide day to day set up, basic trouble shooting, and pack down of simulation equipment to support simulated learning within CHS.
2. Operation and use of simulation equipment including high fidelity mannequins, part task trainers, audio visual equipment and medical devices as required.
3. Under the guidance of the Simulation Technician (TO4) performs maintenance for CHS simulation assets.
4. ​Collects simulation usage and participation data and maintains accurate records.
5. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Takes initiative and has a high degree of drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• Works under limited direction of the Simulation Technician (TO4).

Qualifications

Essential

• National Health Education and Training Simulation Module C2 (or similar) or willing to obtain (with support within 6 months of starting).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• Good general computing skills.
• Proven ability to work within a team.
• Willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Has a strong desire to work in clinical education.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience and must be addressed in your application:

1. Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to develop skills required for the use of simulated learning technologies within health disciplines. Aptitude to quickly acquire competence in the use of simulated learning, computer-based audio-visual equipment, and software.
2. Demonstrated high level of communication skills, including the ability to interact with stakeholders across Canberra Health Services.
3. Well-developed computer skills including experience in maintaining records and collating data.
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health, and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.