SIMULATED PATIENT EDUCATOR – Cape Breton Medical Campus

Cape Breton University invites applications for the role of Simulated Patient Educator – Cape Breton Medical Campus this is a Full-Time Continuing role.

In consultation and collaboration with faculty and staff, the Simulated Patient Educator (SPE) is a key leader, with responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating pedagogically sound, simulation-based curriculum and instructional design for the medical program. Learners include students and residents in medicine. Simulation-based education has recently gained a broader reach within health profession education and has emerging guidelines requiring continuous professional development.

SPEs are responsible for effective and efficient curricular program development, management, and administration of unprofessional and interprofessional educational programming involving real, simulated participants, task-trainers and mannikins to train clinical, procedural, and communication skills. CBMC SPEs are responsible for recruitment, training, orientation, and supervision of simulated participants, clinical skills instructors, and simulation technicians, using principles grounded in evidenced-based best practices of simulation methodology. and ensuring consistent facilitation and technical support of sessions that meet evidence based best practice standards set by the program objectives and outline.  SPEs also work with educational programs on integrating technology and learning management systems, including Brightspace and all clinical simulation management and operating platforms on campus. CBMC SPE’s also support the Volunteer Patient Program, working closely with the Volunteer Patient Program Coordinator, contributing to activities such as recruitment, scheduling, and supervision of all volunteers used in curricular and extracurricular activities.

SPE’s work with a team to develop a comprehensive assessment of programming, project requirements, scope and structure. To accomplish this SPE’s are responsible for a broad range of interactions including with CBMC team members, faculty, and their colleagues at Dalhousie’s two other medical campuses, DMNS and DMNB, and external clients. They serve as key CBMC representatives on major projects and committees. They are also responsible for all activities and resource management within the CBMC simulation-based education.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• An undergraduate degree in any health professional program (other health- related degrees may be considered) is required
• A graduate degree focused on adult education, curriculum development, and/or health professions education (e.g., Master of Education) is preferred.
• Other formal education with a focus on adult education and/or curriculum design may be considered (e.g., Diploma in education or curriculum development).
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a health/medical field including project management and educational programming.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply principles and best practices pertaining to experiential and simulation-based learning, specifically in clinical and communication skills health education.
• The incumbent must have proven written and verbal communication skills and strong project management skills.
• The incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast-paced team-based collaborative environment, and must demonstrate enthusiasm, advocacy, and care for student learning.
• A flexible working style is essential, including evenings, weekends and potential travel.
• The incumbent is required to actively participate in supplemental study to maintain their level of expertise in simulation methodology and curricular/instructional design which includes contributing to developing research, presenting, and publishing simulation-based scholarship, to advance the field of SP methodology.
• A minimum of 3 years of relatable experience with knowledge and ability to supervises simulated participants (includes hiring and terminating employment), volunteers, students, and temporary or casual employees assisting with program delivery.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain a wide array of internal and external contacts for the planning, development, and execution of curricular events, for the promotion and development of best practices and procedures, and to promote the transition of didactic learning to experiential to engage students, help them develop critical thinking and enhance their clinical practice.
• The incumbent is expected to work independently with minimal supervision, to be self-directive, and to assume initiative and accountability in all aspects of their work.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references.
  • Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Applications must be received by July 5, 2026

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

HumanResouces@cbu.ca

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2