Clinical Extern

5 months ago

Orillia, Canada Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Full time

**Company Biography**

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

**Position Summary**

The Clinical Extern (Extern) is a transitional role which allows students to develop the knowledge, skill and judgement to work toward the scope of practice of regulated staff. The externship allows students to participate in socio-cultural environment, building on skills of communication, interprofessional collaboration and problem-solving development. The program supports clinical learning and professional development into regulated health care roles.

Externs are employed by the hospital as unregulated health care providers and provide client-centered care to patients and their families. Externs contribute to plans of care, document, provide on-going support, and assist registered nursing staff to enhance the functioning of the nursing team.

Externs work within a unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision by an appointed registered nursing professional. Externs may perform pre-identified Controlled Acts as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated by a supervising regulated health care professional (HCP) who is authorized to perform them.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist registered staff with care of patients with predictable outcomes
- Contribute to ongoing patient assessment and care, including but not limited to measuring vital signs, maintaining and removing of IVs, completion of screening tools
- Report any issues, concerns, and changes patient status in a timely fashion to the supervising regulated HCP
- Assist patients with repositioning, transferring, and ambulating after receiving appropriate education as per hospital policy
- Safely operate assistive devices as per hospital policy, including but not limited to bath chairs, specialized mattresses, and mechanical lifts
- Assist with patient feeding, meal trays retrieval, and accurate recording of nutritional intake
- Provide measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
- Facilitate patient comfort and safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and free of hazards
- Update patient communication boards
- Assist with after death care
- Document care provided, as per OSMH policy
- Maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care
- Practice behaviours consistent with OSMH’s mission, vision and values
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Nursing Student:

- between second and fourth year of a CNO approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or
- in final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program
- Respiratory Therapy Student: entering final year of studies
- BLS Certification required

Qualities:

- Physical and emotional health suitable for demands of patient care
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Good work ethic, work performance, and attendance record

Competencies:

- Strong English verbal and written communication
- Ability to interact with the public in a respectful manner
- Ability to collaborate as a team member
- Ability to accept direction
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, effectively and safely in a controlled environment
- Computer and other job-related technology literacy
- Demonstrated open availability, flexibility and reliability
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking and time-management skills
- Knowledge and practice of isolation procedures
- Understanding of knowledge and skill limitations, and when to request assistance with assigned duties
- Understanding of policies/procedures and legislation associated with role
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

**Closing Statement**

**Employment Equity**
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrie

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