Clinical Extern

**SUMMARY OF JOB**:

- The clinical extern will be working in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider. Clinical externs work in collaboration with a unit clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed registered health professional
- Assists the unit clinical team in a team-based model of care to provide support to the patient care teams by assisting with basic clinical tasks including;
- Performing vital signs under supervision;
- Documenting all interventions for patient care;
- Provide mouth care;
- Observe and reporting changes in patient’s condition;
- Lifting, positioning, turning, transferring and ambulating patients;
- Transporting patients and specimens as required;
- Weighing patients;
- Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting;
- Bed making;
- Responding to patient requests, including call bells;
- Assisting with emergency situations as directed;
- Providing one-on-one observation and care of designated patients.
- Demonstrate PSFDH values: accountability, innovation, respect
- Other duties as required

**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY**
- Currently enrolled in:

- Any year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program:

- Any year of an approved practical nursing program;
- Any year of an approved BScN-IEN or PN-IEN program;
- Any year of an approved Occupational Therapy program;
- Any year of an approved Physiotherapy program;
- Second year of an approved Paramedic program;
- Final year of an approved MD program (recent Canadian Medical graduates awaiting start of residency)
- Second to third year of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
- Current BCLS;
- Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and transfer practices;
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team;
- Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the patient’s condition;
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
- Commitment to maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care;
- Proficient computer/technological skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when required, and to adapt to change rapidly.

**ASSETS**:

- Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute clinical area, preferred;
- Basic knowledge of performing vital signs, sterility and aseptic technique and established Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices;

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Smiths Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location