Nurse extern Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Summary :

The Clinical Extern works as a member of the healthcare team, as an unregulated care provider, in the inpatient and / or outpatient care units at The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG). As part of the inter-professional healthcare team, the Clinical Extern supports high-quality care for patients and families while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. The Clinical Extern works in collaboration with the team under the direct supervision of a Regulated Nurse (Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse) and Extern Mentor / Coordinator as applicable. The Clinical Extern develops their competencies through learning, education, experience, and reflective practice. Clinical Externs are involved with activities of daily living and other nursing interventions that are assigned or delegated to them by the nurse. All Clinical Externs must complete mandatory training required for ROHCG orientation and unit orientation activities.

Duties : Accountability #1 : Clinical Care

• Practices under the direct and / or indirect supervision of a nurse (RN or RPN) to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to perform all actions / duties;
• Participates in patient assessments as directed and within identified skill level, including vital signs and physical assessment;
• Assists with activities of daily living; feeding, bathing / grooming, and toileting. Bed making, responding to client requests, including call bells.
• Weighing clients; provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting, and ambulating as needed;
• Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards;
• Contributes to care planning, safety planning, and evaluation;
• Documentation of care provided and results of assessment findings;
• Engages in additional skills as approved.

Accountability #2 : Policies and Professional Standards

Accountability #3 : Other

Qualifications :

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