Student Clinical and Research Extern

7 months ago


Toronto, Canada Michael Garron Hospital Full time

**Position Overview**

In this hybrid role, the Clinical and Research Extern will have the opportunity to split their time between a clinical role on a clinical unit and a research role within the Nursing Innovation Program.

For the Clinical aspect of the hybrid role, theClinical and Research Extern is an integral member of the healthcare team working in the capacity of an unregulated care provider, in the inpatient and outpatient care units at MGH. Externs will have the opportunity to develop their nursing knowledge andskills while providing direct and indirect patient care in a mentored and supportive team environment. As part of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Extern will support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience.

For the Research aspect of the hybrid role, the Clinical and Research Extern will participate in research and quality improvements projects within the Nursing Innovation Program. They will have the opportunity to learn more about the research and quality improvement process as well as to develop their nursing scholarship competencies under the mentorship and support of the research team.

Externs will be hired on contract, during which the Extern will work a minimum of 2 shifts per week pay period, 1 mandatory weekend and 1 mandatory night shift per month. Externs have the opportunity to work up to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). The scheduling of these hours will be determinedbased on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

For the Clinical aspect of the hybrid role, Clinical and Research Externs are involved in providing direct care to patients and some responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

- Liaising with point of care nurses to identify patient care needs
- Acting as a resource to the interprofessional team where needed for patient care tasks, supplies, equipment, transportation
- Assisting with personal hygiene care,patient positioning and transfers
- Assisting with patient ambulation, toileting and with meals including feeding
- Assisting with patient and family communication
- Assisting with head to toe assessments and vital signs
- Promoting patient safety through fallsrisk and skin assessments
- Other duties as assigned to support the care team

For the Research aspect of the hybrid role, Clinical and Research Externs are also involved in conducting research and quality improvement activities, which may include but are not limited to:

- Conducting literature reviews
- Completing transcription
- Supporting recruitment of participants
- Coordinating study activities (e.g. sending surveys, communicating with participants, connecting with research team)
- Collecting qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups, observations)
- Assisting in analyzing research data and interpreting findings
- Attending project meetings and preparing meeting minutes
- Assisting in the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, and presentations
- Monitoring and maintaining deadlines and schedules
- Following standardized operating procedures, and regulations and policies governing the project
- Performing other general research and administrative duties as required

**Education**
- Nursing students enrolled in their 2nd-4th year of an accredited baccalaureate program (BScN/BSN), final year of an accelerated baccalaureate program (BScN/BSN), completed first year of a practical nurse (RPN) program, or Internationally Educated Nurse who has complete the educational requirements and are waiting to write their registration exam.
- Successful completion of minimum 1 in-person clinical placement.
- For Internationally Educated Nurses who have initiated registration with the CNO andreceived a letter of direction, must meet one of the following: are in any year of study in a CNO approved program (i.e. BScN-IEN or PN-IEN), or are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet CNO requirements for registration.
- Completion of Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) required

**Qualifications**
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Knowledge of Emergency Codes
- Ability to work in a job that requires lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and the willingness to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development
- Demonstrated ability to foster caring and trusting relationships with patients and families in an effort to support patient focused care
- Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity and efficiency
- Ability to ask questions and seek out assistance when unsure of how to proceed with a tas



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