Clinical Extern

**Job Number**:
J1123-0264

**Job Title**:
Clinical Extern - Expression of Interest

**Department**:
Performance Excellence

**Job Type**:
Casual

**Union**:
SEIU

**Open Positions**:
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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

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