Clinical Extern

Clinical Extern - Nursing page is loaded## Clinical Extern - Nursinglocations: Newmarket ONtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-100560Job Category: Student### ### Hospital Location: Newmarket ON### ### Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time### ### Number of Positions: 30### ### Union: SEIU SERVICE### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $21.80 - $21.80* A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.* Progressive health and dental benefit plans.* HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.* Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serveAbout the role: The Nursing Extern position is an opportunity for nursing students between second and fourth year of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or in their final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program. The Nursing Extern (Extern) will participate as a member of the health care team in supporting direct patient care and clinical unit support. The Extern is considered a valuable member of the healthcare team. As unregulated health care providers, the Nursing Extern will collaborate with members of the inter-professional teams within the hospital.**What you bring:**• Nursing students between second and fourth year of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or in their final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program. • Recent patient care experience preferred • Recent acute care experience preferred • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload • Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control practices • Demonstrates conflict resolution skills • Demonstrates computer literacy • Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal • Demonstrated problem assessment skills • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork • Demonstrated individual leadership skills • Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all • Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment. Please be aware that the length of your contract will be determined by the remaining duration of your schooling. **What you’ll be doing:**• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, shaving and shampooing of hair. • Provide assistance to staff with patient lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policies. • Provide measures to ensure the skin integrity of patients. • Provide on-going comfort measures to the patient, including bed-making, foot soaks, and gentle back massage. • Assist with patient safety and comfort by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy, belongings are within reach and safe from hazards. • Practice all procedures in keeping with infection control policies and using universal precautions. • General Nursing Extern duties include: Setting up patient rooms to receive admitted, transferred and post op patients, assist with admissions/ transfers/discharges, performing pre-established range of motion exercises (active and passive), toileting, denture care, assist with meal setting and feeding patients, freshen bedside water containers, provide comfort measures, stocking supplies, assist with ambulating patients, assist with lifts/transfers. • Stocking isolation gowns/mask supplies outside the room of isolated patients. • Tidy patient possessions as requested by patient. • Provide on-going support and enhance nurse-client therapeutic relationships, for the patient and the family members using effective communication skills. • Participate as a conduit to enhance communication between family members and health care team • Responsible for on-going communication with the assigned Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse or Respiratory Therapist. • Document care provided on the appropriate forms/electronic health record. • Participate in the completion of relevant reports/forms as required by hospital policy. • Participate as a member of the health care team and fosters relationships/partnerships with other departments within the hospital. • Interact with patients. • Maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients in delivery of care. • Uphold patient privacy and confidentiality as per hospital policy. • Practice behaviors consistent with Southlake’s Code of ConductSouthlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.**Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities**It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.**Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health**Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.**Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace**At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making
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