Clinical Extern

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
As a Clinical Extern at SickKids, you will be a partner in the delivery of child-and family centered care, alongside a diverse interprofessional care team.

Externs work across all Inpatient, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department areas under Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist supervision and are supported by a central and local team.

**What do we do in the Clinical Extern Program?**

The Clinical Extern Program is the portfolio that advances child and family-centred care by supporting Clinical Extern onboarding, role development, and ongoing mentorship. We strive to advance Extern engagement in clinical care through partnership with local clinical teams and the Extern workforce.

The central program team leads a robust orientation, comprised of hands-on skills, simulation and evidence-based learning that sets new hire externs up to deliver quality patient care in their local unit. The Program team also partners with the local leadership teams to ensure seamless integration into the care environment, ongoing support, and mentorship.

**Here's What You'll Get to Do**
- Deliver child and family-centred care by working as an Unregulated Care Provider.
- Assist the Registered Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist in developing and implementing a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family caregivers and the interprofessional team.
- Participate in ongoing learning and development by participating in self-reflection, continued learning opportunities, and performance review processes.

**Here's What You'll Need**

**Essential**
- Completion of a minimum of 50% of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, Masters of Science in Physiotherapy, or Respiratory Therapy Diploma program (i.e., Entering the second last or final year of the program).
- A current BCLS certificate.
- Ability to sustain employment during the academic year as outlined in the employment details below.
- Experience demonstrating accountability in a paid work or volunteer capacity.
- Comfort building relationships with other clinical team members, patients, and family caregivers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration with others.
- Skill in time management and navigating multiple competing demands.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care and collaboration.

**Assets**
- Experience with children and youth, such as placements, camp experience, or volunteering.

**Here's What You'll Love**
- Academic and learning environment with robust orientation and mentoring programs with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Gaining value insight and experience working with children and families.
- A work environment where you have flexible scheduling and access to awards.
- Develop clinical expertise, enhanced skills, and lasting professional relationships.
- A focus on employee wellness within our Staff Health and Well-being Strategy.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

**Employment Type**:

- Fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension.
- Starting at 0.8 FTE and will reduce to 0.3 FTE or 0.15 FTE in September. Exceptions for individual extenuating circumstances are considered.
- Combination of days, nights, weekends at both 8- and 12-hour shift lengths.
- Starting week either May 5 or July 7, 2025, in full-time capacity.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

**What should I submit?**
- A resume and cover letter that highlights:

- How your experience and interests relate to the essential requirements and assets listed above.
- Your available starting week**:May 5 or July 7.**You will be expected to attend all orientation and onboarding activities in a full-time capacity.
- Your anticipated graduation month and year.

**What is the selection and interview process?**
- If selected, you will be invited to join a