Clinical Extern - Summer Opportunity

Temporary Part -Time Summer Clinical Extern position - 4 x 8 hour shifts over a 2 week pay period

RVH is seeking interested Nursing, Paramedic, Undergraduate Medical, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students to join our Enhanced Extern Program. This is an exciting employment opportunity for these students to work in a clinical environment where they can develop and consolidate competencies to prepare to transition into a future registered role upon completion of their studies. Successful candidates will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections within interprofessional environment in a hospital setting. The Clinical Extern may be considered for career opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Extern’s are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of an interprofessional team and provide patient-centered care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional and who reports to professional practice leadership. The Clinical Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the organizational Mission, Vision and Values in alignment with the outlined job description, while considering the limitations in their ability to perform controlled acts as authorized by the professional colleges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Must be enrolled in the following programs:

• Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program - 2nd year of study
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Students enrolled in an accredited nursing program - 2nd semester of study
• Undergraduate Medical Students in the final year of a program; recent Canadian Medical Graduates awaiting start of residency OR
• Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program
• Paramedic Students who are in an approved Paramedic Program - 2nd year of study
• Occupational Therapy Students
• Physiotherapy Students

An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position

• Current certificate in BLS required
• Completion of any orientation and mandatory training during onboarding
• Continued evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
• Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteers
• Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation
• Acquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education
• Demonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (e.g. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc.) in a manner consistent with Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers.
• Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning. These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows:

Patient Care Activities:

In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professional:

• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.)
• Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity
• Answering call bells
• Taking patients’ Vital Signs, height and weight
• Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds
• Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse
• Activation, companionship, and social engagement
• Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse and or clinical extern supervisor
• Falls Risk Assessment
• Pain Assessment
• Braden Scale Assessment
• CAM Assessment
• Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served

Clinical areas of rotation:

• Cardiac Renal Unit
• Cancer Palliative Unit
• Emergency Department
• Inpatient Medicine Units including; Integrated Stroke, Respiratory, Specialized Seniors Care, Transitional Care, MSSU & RVH Rotary.
• Obstetrics
• Paediatrics
• Surgical Inpatient Units including; Surgery 2 and Surgery 3
• Surgery Prep/PACU
• ICU

Hours of Work:

Rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that these positions are dependent on funding from the Ministry of Health Enhanced Extern Program initiative.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.