Simulation Technician

0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) fixed term (for 12 months) position available in the Simulation Team.
- Work with clinicians and students to provide simulation-based learning.

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Manawa simulation centre is a collaborative Centre with Ara institute. The Simulation Technician will work under the guidance of the Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Simulation Lead to provide support and assistance with the delivery and development of all new and existing clinical skills and simulation-based learning programmes in the Centre and within the Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury simulation programme.

The simulation team is a vital part of education for staff and students. The team has a vacancy for Simulation Technician who is able to support healthcare education in a variety of formats. The team is based at and coordinates the Manawa Simulation Centre.

The team works across a variety of different training groups and the skills of good communication, negotiation and professionalism are paramount. You need to be able to think quickly and problem solve issues whilst dealing with complex and expensive training equipment.

**_In this role, you will be responsible for:_**
- Knowledge and ability to use audio visual capture equipment
- Maintain a database of equipment, maintenance, configuration, testing, calibration, repair and cleaning.
- Collaboration with different educational users to support their training.
- Maintaining a collaborative day to day working relationship with Ara staff.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

**Essential**:

- A tertiary qualification in health and information technology or a related area
- An interest in simulation and knowledge of the health sector
- 1-2 years working in a health care or related sector
- A current driver’s licence
- Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under stress and solve problems quickly
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible and adaptable to work early mornings, evenings and weekends on a need’s basis

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge and experience with audio/visual equipment
- Experience in design and provision of simulation training

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- “Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do”_

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our **ā Mātou Uara (Our Value**s)**:

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand**

When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Canterbury, there could be a place for you

**Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai**

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