Student Nurse Extern - Critical Care 6 East

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a Student Nurse Extern to join their Critical Care program. Since opening as North America’s first fully digital hospital in 2015, Humber River Health has been dedicated to improving healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, the organization emphasizes Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital. Their research strategy focuses on Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. The organization is committed to high reliability care and is looking for individuals to lead the way in this journey.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in years 2-4 of their nursing program of studies.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be a team player (works well with others).
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter-professional healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology.
• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules.
• Good work attendance.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct personal support to HRH patients.
• Provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) needs for up to 6 patients each.
• Working under the supervision of both Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in accordance to department policies and procedures.
• Documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output, and relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care for.
• Immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Evidence-based leadership
• Culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
• Member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
• Deeply involved in research and academic collaboration
• Dedicated to high-quality patient care
• Demonstrates values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities
• Fosters a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

What This Job Offers

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