Clinical Extern - Nursing

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

33d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Extern position is an opportunity for nursing students between second and fourth year of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or in their final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program. The Nursing Extern (Extern) will participate as a member of the health care team in supporting direct patient care and clinical unit support. The Extern is considered a valuable member of the healthcare team. As unregulated health care providers, the Nursing Extern will collaborate with members of the inter-professional teams within the hospital.

Requirements

• Nursing students between second and fourth year of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or in their final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control practices
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates computer literacy
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Recent patient care experience preferred
• Recent acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, shaving and shampooing of hair.
• Provide assistance to staff with patient lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policies.
• Provide measures to ensure the skin integrity of patients.
• Provide on-going comfort measures to the patient, including bed-making, foot soaks, and gentle back massage.
• Assist with patient safety and comfort by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy, belongings are within reach and safe from hazards.
• Practice all procedures in keeping with infection control policies and using universal precautions.
• General Nursing Extern duties include: Setting up patient rooms to receive admitted, transferred and post op patients, assist with admissions/ transfers/discharges, performing pre-established range of motion exercises (active and passive), toileting, denture care, assist with meal setting and feeding patients, freshen bedside water containers, provide comfort measures, stocking supplies, assist with ambulating patients, assist with lifts/transfers.
• Stocking isolation gowns/mask supplies outside the room of isolated patients.
• Tidy patient possessions as requested by patient.
• Provide on-going support and enhance nurse-client therapeutic relationships, for the patient and the family members using effective communication skills.
• Participate as a conduit to enhance communication between family members and health care team
• Responsible for on-going communication with the assigned Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.
• Document care provided on the appropriate forms/electronic health record.
• Participate in the completion of relevant reports/forms as required by hospital policy.
• Participate as a member of the health care team and fosters relationships/partnerships with other departments within the hospital.
• Interact with patients.
• Maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients in delivery of care.
• Uphold patient privacy and confidentiality as per hospital policy.
• Practice behaviors consistent with Southlake’s Code of Conduct

Benefits

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed