This position is responsible for providing instructional support, conducting demonstrations and assisting students as well as ensuring that supplies, equipment and instructional aids are maintained and prepared as needed.

1. Conducts laboratory demonstrations and supervises laboratory activities.


2. Performs a wide variety of tasks related to the operation and minor maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.


3. Supervise students on the safe use of laboratory matters, equipment and materials.


4. Provides assistance to instructors and assists in the preparation of assignments.


5. Orders and maintains appropriate equipment and supplies for the classroom and lab.


6. Ensures that tools and equipment are prepared and set up to meet instructional needs.


7. Organizes and coordinates classroom and workshop scheduling.


8. Advises and directs student aids.


9. Ensures that workshops and classrooms are clean and orderly.


10. Maintains medication carts.


11. Maintains the lab schedule.


12. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Diploma from a 2-year Community College or institution in Practical Nursing and 2 - 4 years’ related experience including current registration and practicing license with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven effective interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.


• Ability to effectively liaise with vendors, colleagues, and agencies external to the organization.


• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.


• Ability to works effectively in a demanding setting with a demanding workload.


• Ability to effectively resolve laboratory issues and complaints.


• Knowledge of medical supplies.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs of simulators.