Student Nurse Extern - 9th floor

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking Student Nurse Externs to join their medicine and surgical programs. As North America's first fully digital hospital since 2015, Humber River Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, with a strong focus on Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital. Their research strategy is guided by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. Humber River Health is committed to high reliability care and invites 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 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.
• Lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

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 10 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 reporting any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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