Student Nurse Extern - Critical Care 6 East
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 Student Nurse Extern will be part of a dynamic team contributing to high reliability care.
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
- Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- 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
- Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement support
- Research and academic collaboration opportunities
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
- Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process and employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
