Clinical Nursing Extern

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Job Summary

The Clinical Nursing Extern, Professional Practice position at North York General Hospital is an exciting opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and patient-centered environment. As an unregulated care provider, you will work collaboratively with a unit nursing team to provide high-quality, safe care to patients under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a designated registered nursing professional.

Key Responsibilities

  • Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the assigned registered nurse or registered practical nurse on the unit in a manner consistent with North York General Hospital's policies, standards, and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) practice guideline Working with Unregulated Care Providers.
  • Work with unit nurses and extern educators to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to perform all expected actions/duties, requesting assistance when needed.
  • Provide assistance with activities of daily living, mobility, and nutrition for patients.
  • Conduct vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, and nursing tasks for patients as delegated by a registered nursing professional within the clinical extern scope of practice.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient care, vital signs, and assessments via PowerChart in patient electronic health records.
  • Enhance the patient and family experience by assisting with comfort measures, patient safety concerns, and therapeutic relationship building.
  • Support unit staffing needs within your clinical program when floated under educator discretion.

Qualifications

  • Nursing Students enrolled in their 2nd – 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate program (BScN/BSN), final year of an accelerated baccalaureate program (BScN/BSN), final year of a practical nurse (RPN) program, or internationally educated nurse in a CNO approved program (ie. BSCN-IEN or PN-IEN) to meet the CNO requirements for registration.
  • Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing.
  • Successful completion of the academic year prior to the last year in a recognized nursing program.
  • Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
  • Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via North York General extern orientation, and as defined by unit. (e.g. Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IP&C)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in appropriate and applicable basic infection prevention and control practices.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred.
  • Students who have successfully completed a recent clinical placement at North York preferred.

What We Offer

As a Clinical Nursing Extern, Professional Practice at North York General Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in a leading hospital. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.



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