Clinical Extern - Nurse

Unit Summary

The clinical extern program employs learners from various disciplines (such as nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, and paramedics) as unregulated health care providers who support clinical teams across the five Hamilton Health Sciences sites.
• Hamilton Health Sciences is currently seeking Clinical Extern positions in the following areas:
• Juravinski Hospital: Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Hematology, Oncology, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation, Periop
• Hamilton General Hospital: Trauma, Medicine, Surgery, Cardiac, Neuro/Stroke, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Periop
• McMaster Children’s Hospital: L&D, Critical Care, Ambulatory Clinics, Pediatrics, NICU, Emergency Department, Periop
• St. Peter’s Hospital: Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care
• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital: Medicine, Periop, Obstetrics, Emergency Department
Please submit your resume highlighting your current and previous clinical placements, and a cover letter.

Position Summary

The Clinical Extern is an integral member of the healthcare team, working as an unregulated care provider in the inpatient and outpatient care units 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 includes vital signs assessment, promoting patient safety through falls risk and skin assessments, help with activities of daily living, and other interventions within the scope of practice that are assigned or delegated by regulated staff.
During their externship, Clinical Externs report directly to a clinical manager and will receive mentorship, guidance, support and indirect supervision from a Clinical Extern Coordinator.
The Clinical Extern position is open to Nursing Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an approved baccalaureate of nursing program, or in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester of the practical nursing program with the successful completion of one in-person clinical placement.

The Clinical Extern Program is also open to IENs (Internationally Educated Nurses) 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:
- are in any year of study in a CNO approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or
- are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to-Practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of English Language Proficiency) or
- have completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program, or micro-credentialing) and are waiting to write their registration exam

Externs will be hired on a part-time temporary basis until June 30, 2027

Schedule Work Hours

7 days a week; days; evenings; nights; weekends

This position is temporary until June 2027.

Qualifications

1. Must be enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program, or the 2nd, 3rd, 4th semester of the practical nursing program with completion of 1 in person clinical placement. Preference will be given to candidates from Mohawk College, McMaster University and Conestoga College. OR
Internationally Educated Nurses who have initiated registration with the CNO, have received a letter of direction and meet one of the following:
- are in any year of study in a CNO approved program (ie. BScN-IEN or PN-IEN program)
- are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet CNO requirements for registration
- have completed educational requirements and are waiting to write their registration exam
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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Human Resources 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.