CN Extern

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Extern are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of interprofessional team and provide patient-centred care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional and who reports to the unit manager. 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. The Clinical Externs will be hired on a contract part-time basis, and the hours of work will be determined based on individual availability and unit needs which will include day/evening/night and weekend shifts. Critical Care: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Charlton Campus The ICU is a 21bed recently renovated state-of-the-art adult medical-surgical closed model Level 3 ICU. The ICU provides multidisciplinary patient and family centered care to critically ill patients. Our ICU goals are aligned with organizational quality and safety goals. Regional services include Nephrology, Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, and Mental Health. Additional busy services include General Internal Medicine, General and Vascular Surgery. The ICU accepts tertiary referrals from throughout and beyond Hamilton and South-Central Ontario needs. As such, the ICU will see a wide range of clinical presentations and diagnosis. Some examples would be a focus on nephrology, respirology, thoracic, or mental health. We support the gift of life via TGLN and actively seek consent from those that meet appropriate criteria for organ and tissue donation. The ICU has varied acuity, acuity, and complexity. Our team of interdisciplinary experts provide care for complex patients with both acute and chronic illnesses who may require basic or advanced life support. Our team values family partnership and a humanistic approach to care planning and decision making. The ICU also supports many research studies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches; the impact of these studies has changed the outcome of health care of many not just within our city but across the world. Medical Step-Down – Charlton Campus The Medical Step-Down Unit-Cardiac Care Unit is a Level 2 critical care unit that specializes in and is designed to care for critically ill patients who require intensive care and continuous monitoring. The 16-bed unit provides a full range of critical care services apart from invasive ventilation. We have the capacity to care for a diverse patient population with various medical challenges inclusive of specialized Cardiac Care. We are home to expert nursing staff, pharmacist, central telemetry monitoring and Health Professionals that support our diverse patient population, provide close monitoring and compassionate care.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in the following programs: Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program
Occupational Therapy Students
Physiotherapy Students
Current certificate in BLS
Completion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHH
Demonstrated IPAC practices
Evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
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
Excellent attendance record

Responsibilities

Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (eg. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s 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:
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
Falls Risk Assessment
Pain Assessment
Braden Scale Assessment
CAM Assessment
Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served
Documenting care provided and notify supervising healthcare professional of findings
Clinical Externs in their final year or semester of study, upon successful completion of the Clinical Extern Competency Test and educational orientation, may accept delegation of following acts: Point of Care Testing (POCT) Glucose