Student Nurse Extern - Floor 12
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking Student Nurse Externs to join their medicine and surgical programs. Since opening in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health has been dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and are committed to equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. The organization 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. Humber River Health is actively creating a renaissance in healthcare, encouraging staff to lead the way towards high reliability care.
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 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
- Provide direct personal support to HRH patients.
- Responsible for the 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.
- Responsible for the 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
