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The clinical extern will be working in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and Nursing students are welcome!

Clinical Externs have access to dedicated Extern Mentor Coordinators who provide comprehensive orientation ongoing education and support. Clinical Externs work in collaboration with a unit nursing team under direct and / or indirect supervision of an appointed regulated healthcare professional (RHP). Eligible Clinical Externs-Nursing students and Internationally Educated Nurses- may perform pre-identified Controlled Acts authorized to nursing within the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated to them under the supervision of a RN or RPN who is authorized to perform them.

Externs will be hired on contract during which the Extern will work part time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and may include day / evening / night and weekend shifts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Practices under the direct and / or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse Registered Practical Nurse or regulated health professional (RHP) assigned to them on the unit and in a manner consistent with Sunnybrook policies standards while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers
• Works with the supervising RHP to ensure they have the knowledge skill and judgment needed to perform all actions / duties under direct or indirect supervision such as patient assessments measuring vital signs assisting with ambulation and activities of daily living (toileting bathing feeding) completing documentation of care provided and other care activities necessary in meeting the patients personal needs and comfort.
• Provides assistance with lifting turning transferring transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policy.
• Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries.
• Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards.
• Other duties may include setting up patient rooms to receive patients assist with admissions transfers and discharges intentional-rounding responding to call bells and performing safety checks.
• Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
• Practices all procedures in keeping with infection control policies and the use of universal precautions.
• Work is moderately heavy involving lifting considerable walking and standing bending pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Participates as a team member.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Encourages patients and provides compassionate person-centred care.
• Other basic skills as per unit protocol determined by the Patient Care Manager / Advanced Practice Nurse / Clinical Educator.

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Nursing Students

or 4

year of an accredited baccalaureate or diploma nursing program

IENs who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following :

General requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Direct Patient Care :

The Clinical Extern

Limitations :

The Clinical Extern may not

The extern may administer oral medications under the supervision of the nurse. The act of administering a medication may require a controlled act to be performed which would require delegation by the nurse if deemed appropriate.

Communication : The Clinical Extern

Professional Responsibilities :

The Clinical Extern

Required Uniform and Dress Code :

The Clinical Extern

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Nurse Management,Patient Care,Hospital Experience,Employee Evaluation,Acute Care,Healthcare Management,Management Experience,Primary Care Experience,Conflict Management,Nursing,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1