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Job title: Clinical Extern
Company: North York General Hospital
Job description: IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Clinical Extern, Professional Practice
Your goal in this position is to work in the capacity as an unregulated care provider. Clinical externs will work in collaboration with a unit nursing team to provide holistic, high quality, and safe care to patients, under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a designated registered nursing professional (Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse) and extern coordinator. You will practice in a manner consistent with the professional standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, evidence-based nursing practices and the standards set by North York General Hospital. You will not perform or be delegated any Controlled Acts authorized to nursing (e.g. – no medication administration, vital signs, head to toe assessments, etc) while in this extern capacity. You demonstrate excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills. You also demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management skills. You participate as an interprofessional team member. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will
- Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse assigned to them on the unit and in a manner consistent with North York General Hospital’s policies standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers.
- Work with unit nurses to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all expected actions/duties.
- Provide assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating patients as per the hospital policy.
- Provide measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries in partnership with the nurse team lead.
- Assist with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards.
- Request assistance with assigned duties whenever in need.
Qualifications
- Nursing Students enrolled in their final year 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate program (BScN/BSN) or the final year of a Practical Nurse (PN) program
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
- Successful completion of the academic year prior to the last year in a recognized nursing program
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
- Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via North York General corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit. (e.g. Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IP&C)
- Demonstrated knowledge and competency in appropriate and applicable basic 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 at North York preferred
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Temporary position, 45 hours bi-weekly, with 8 & 12 hour shifts, all shifts, including weekends, within Professional Practice. There are 10 open positions available. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
How to Apply
Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Expected salary: $19.72 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:02:28 GMT
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