Brightshores Health System is currently recruiting for a variety of temporary Clinical Externs.
Job Summary
The Clinical Extern position is an opportunity for nursing students of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or a Practical Nursing (PN) program. The Clinical Extern will participate as a member of the health care team in supporting direct patient care and clinical unit support. The Clinical Extern is considered a valuable member of the healthcare team. As unregulated health care providers, the Clinical Extern will collaborate with members of the inter-professional teams within the hospital.
Clinical Externs will be hired on contract, during which they will work part time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts. Opportunities are based on each manager’s needs and ability to support a student in a learning capacity.
Job Requirements
- Nursing Students in any year of study and enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
- Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
- Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit
- Demonstrated 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 preferred
Duties and Responsibilities
- Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the nursing professional assigned to them on the unit and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers
- Works with unit nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties. Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policy.
- Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries.
- Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy, and free of hazards. Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Participates as a team member
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating clinical area(s) and/or hospital location of interest to careers@brightshores.ca by Friday, March 7, 2025