Clinical Extern - Medicine and Surgery

Job Description

We have Temporary Part-Time Clinical Extern positions available in Medicine and Surgical departments. Please apply to explore your next career opportunity with a progressive organization, where our people are at the heart of everything that we do!

The Clinical Extern will be working in the capacity as unregulated health care provider. They 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 nursing professional who is authorized to perform them.

Qualifications

• Nursing Students enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate-nursing program who have completed their 2nd, 3rd year or are in their final year of study
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Completion of mandatory / required certifications provided via corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit (e.

g., Mask Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IPAC)

• Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred

Core competencies :

• Practices under the direct and / or indirect supervision of managers and nursing professionals on the unit and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards, while taking into account CNO’s guidance for working with unregulated care providers
• Works with nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions
• 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
• Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever needed
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Participates as a team member

Additional Information

Hours : Currently days / evenings / nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Note : Clinical Externs will be hired on contract, during which the Clinical Extern will work part time hours (minimum 15 to 24 hours per pay period) to a maximum of full time hours (75 hours hours per pay period).

Internal application deadline : September 19, 2024

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.