Student Nurse Extern - Critical Care 6 East

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

27d•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 a 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 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.
Lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices are valued.

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal support to HRH patients as an unregulated healthcare worker.
Provide basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) for up to 6 patients each.
Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Document activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output.
Perform relevant communication for patients for whom care has been provided.
Immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

Benefits

Formal affiliation with University of Toronto and Queen’s University.
Opportunity to be part of a community academic hospital.
Recognition as part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
Supportive work environment with evidence-based leadership.
Culture committed to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
Involvement in research and academic collaboration.
Commitment to high-quality patient care.
Values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace.
Opportunities for individuals from equity-deserving groups.
Compliance with Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.