Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Technician

Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Technician Permanent, full-time role Work across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is focused on creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Company Health New Zealand Waitemata provides comprehensive health services to approximately 650,000 residents in the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas, making it the largest district health area in the region. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects our diverse community, ensuring we can meet the needs of all individuals we serve. About the Role We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Technician to join our team at the Awhina Waitakere Simulation Centre. This role will involve collaboration across both North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital, playing an integral part in supporting the delivery of high-quality simulation-based and clinical skills education. As a valued member of the Clinical Education Team, your responsibilities will include: - Setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Laerdal simulation manikins and task trainers, including SimMan and SimJunior, as well as related accessories. - Supporting audiovisual systems used during simulation and debriefing sessions. - Preparing and resetting training rooms and simulation spaces to facilitate seamless training sessions. - Assisting with moulage, scenario programming, and creating realistic training environments. - Managing inventory, ordering clinical consumables, and ensuring that all equipment is ready for use. - Providing on-site technical support during training sessions and simulation scenarios. - Collaborating with facilitators to ensure that the delivery of simulations aligns with educational objectives. This hands-on, technical role is essential for enhancing the learner experience and maintaining the quality and effectiveness of our simulation-based training programs. The position is covered by the PSA National Health Administration Workers collective agreement and is classified at band 4. About You To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates with experience in healthcare simulation technology, clinical training tools, or a similar audiovisual/technical support position. Familiarity with Laerdal manikins, such as SimMan and SimJunior, as well as a working knowledge of AV systems, will be advantageous, although training will be provided for suitable candidates. You should possess: - Strong technical aptitude to operate and maintain simulation equipment and AV systems. - Excellent organizational and time-management skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with diverse clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. - A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a willingness to learn. - A flexible, team-oriented attitude, adaptable to a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about supporting healthcare education and want to contribute to an innovative, high-performing simulation team, we encourage you to apply. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, recognizing that a varied team is better equipped to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please submit your application through our online careers portal at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/ (reference number WDHB20244). If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Sarah Kneller, Recruitment Consultant, at sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. Job reference: WDHB20244