Copy - Valleyview Home - Nursing Summer Student

Welcome to Valleyview Home

Valleyview is a 136-bed long term care facility, owned and operated by the City of St. Thomas. We are located in St. Thomas, Ontario and have been welcoming residents since 1969. Valleyview is committed to enhancing our residents' physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being in a home like atmosphere that promotes friendship, vitality and enjoyment. Our continuous pursuit of this philosophy is reflected in our four core values: Respect, Independence, Community & Teamwork.

The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas – Valleyview Home

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Nursing Summer Student

Valleyview Home

Applications must be received no later than Friday, February 6, 2026

Posting #:

Valleyview Home is looking to hire part-time Nursing Summer Students who are currently enrolled in a University Nursing Program. The Nursing Summer Students will work alongside our Personal Support Workers, on a part-time basis to help augment the workforce during the summer months.

Duration and Availability:

• The duration of this contract will be approximately four (4) months.
• Shifts include Days (6am-2pm), Evenings (2pm-10pm) and Nights (10pm-6am); Monday - Sunday; this includes scheduled shifts, call-ins, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be available and willing to work all shift times and most weekends.

Position Description:

• Provides and assists residents with daily personal care using a Resident-Centered approach, being aware of the whole persons' emotional, physical, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual needs. Personal care includes feeding, dressing, bathing, transfers/lifts, bedmaking etc.
• Observes and reports any changes in residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Encourages and assists with transporting residents as needed to support participation in activities to promote optimum physical, social, and emotional well being.
• Provides individual attention to the needs of residents as directed by registered staff.
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices in all day-to-day activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program. Must have attended the previous school year full-time and will be returning to the next school term full-time.
• Must have demonstrated hands on experience providing personal care with the activities listed above, acquired through a nursing program clinical rotation in a geriatric setting or previous clinical experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quantity and quality with minimal supervision and follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the last six (6) months).
• Satisfactory TB documentation (dated within the last twelve (12) months).

Remuneration: $22.32 per hour (2025 rate). This is a Unifor local 27 union position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Go to – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the 'Apply Now' button. You may need to register/create a Login.

Please import/upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application.

Note: You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.