Student Nurse Extern, 13 / 14E

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking Student Nurse Externs to join their medicine and surgical programs. Humber River Health, North America's first fully digital hospital since 2015, is dedicated to transforming 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. They aim to make technology work for staff and physicians, allowing more time for patient care, reducing inefficiencies, and minimizing errors. Humber River Health is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, striving 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.
• 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

• Provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) needs for up to 10 patients each.
• Work 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.

What This Job Offers

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