Clinical Extern, Nursing

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:Unity Health Toronto

Category: Other Patient Care

Work type: Casual Temporary

Date posted: October 27, 2026

Salary range:

Shift/ hours of work:

Description

Unity Health Toronto is a leading academic health network uniting St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and Providence Healthcare, driven by a single purpose, to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Across the full continuum of care, from primary and community services to complex tertiary and quaternary care, as well as post-acute rehabilitation, palliative and long‑term care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to those we serve. Rooted in excellence, innovation and equity, we also champion world‑class research and education, shaping the future of healthcare while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives today.

Ready to start your nursing career and make a meaningful difference from day one? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Extern and gain hands‑on experience through the Ministry of Health’s Clinical Extern Program. As a proud participating organization, we are excited to support and mentor the next generation of nurses by providing meaningful clinical exposure, supportive team environments, and the opportunity to build confidence and competence at the bedside. If you are ready to grow your skills while making a difference in patient care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

We are committed to attracting qualified candidates for all positions across our Health Network. Currently, we are accepting resumes for Clinical Nurse Extern opportunities in the following programs:

Pediatrics

Transitional Care

Reactivation Care Centre

Emergency

Stroke & Neurology Inpatient

Cardiovascular ICU

ICU

Oncology Hematology Medicine

Surgery

Oncology/Infectious Diseases

Resource Team – Providence

Surgical Short Stay Unit

Orthopaedics

Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU

Women’s Health Care Centre

Family Birthing Centre

Candidates must be available to work on atemporary casual basis, starting on November 30th, 2026, onwards, with a contract end date of May 28, 2027(potential for contract extension available). Shift requirements are dependent on departmental needs, and could include 8 or 12 hour shifts, with a requirement to work Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Statutory Holidays.

Qualified candidates only will be contacted and invited to participate in our interview process. Suitable applicants will be considered for upcoming Clinical Nurse Extern positions.

Job Summary:

Reporting to theClinical Manager, the Clinical Nurse Extern is an unregulated health care provider working under the supervision of registered nursing professionals. They will work within a changing environment in interprofessional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care. The Clinical Extern will develop their competencies through learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

As part of our ongoing commitment to professional growth and development, Clinical Externs may be considered for future opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered health care professional to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties supporting direct patient care;
• Follows organizational policies and professional standards while taking into account their respective governing body’s guidance for unregulated care providers;
• Participates in patient assessments and activities of daily living;
• Documents observations and care provided in the patient chart
• Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever necessary;
• Contributes to care planning and evaluation;
• Provides assistance with turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating patients
• Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries;
• Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards;
• Engages in additional skills as approved;
• Reques