Inical Externs

PERTH AND SMITHS FALLS DISTRICT HOSPITAL

**DEPARTMENT**:
All Clinical Units

**POSITION**:
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; o Provide mouth care;
- Observe and reporting changes in patient's condition;
- Lifting, positioning, turning, transferring and ambulating patients; o Transporting patients and specimens as required;
- Weighing patients;
- Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting; o Bed making;
- Responding to patient requests, including call bells; o Assisting with emergency situations as directed;
- Providing one-on-one observation and care of designated patients. o Demonstrate PSFDH values: accountability, innovation, respect o Other duties as required

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY

**Currently enrolled in**:
**oAny year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program**: o Any year of an approved practical nursing program;
- Any year of an approved BScN-IEN or PN-IEN program; o Any year of an approved Occupational Therapy program; o 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;

**Salary**: $20.60 per hour

The Human Resources Department Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 60 Cornelia Street West