Paramedic Jobs in Hamilton, ON

Unit Summary

The clinical extern program employs learners from various disciplines (such as nursing, medicine, respiratory therapy, and paramedics) as unregulated health care providers who support clinical teams in the Emergency Departments at four Hamilton Health Sciences sites :

• Hamilton Health Sciences is currently seeking for Clinical Extern positions in the following areas :

Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center

Please submit your resume highlighting your current and previous clinical placements, and a cover letter indicating the top three hospital sites and areas where you would like to work.

Position Summary

The Clinical Extern is an integral member of the healthcare team, as an unregulated care provider, in the Emergency Departments at HHS. As part of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Clinical Extern will support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. Clinical externs are involved in delivering care to our patients, which include completing head to toe assessments and vital signs, promoting patient safety through falls risk assessments and skin assessments, help with activities of daily living, and other interventions that are assigned or delegated to them by a regulated healthcare professional. Clinical Externs will work under the direct / indirect supervision of an Extern Coordinator.

The Clinical Extern position is open to students in their 2nd year of an approved Paramedic Program. Externs will be hired on a part-time temporary basis until March 2026.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Sunday; days; evenings; weekends.

This position is temporary until March 2026.

Qualifications

1. Must be enrolled in their second year of an approved Paramedic program

2. Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing

3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

5. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills

6. Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices

7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills

8. Demonstrated successful completion of a recent clinical placement.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset