Clinical Nursing Extern

Acute Medicine

Key Qualifications/Job Requirements

Must be enrolled in the following programs

• Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Students enrolled in their final year of study with an accredited nursing program OR
• Current certificate in BLS
• Completion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHH
• Demonstrated IPAC practices
• Evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
• Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
• Ability to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteers
• Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation
• Acquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education
• Demonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Duties/Responsibilities:
• Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (eg. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers
• Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning. These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows:
• Patient
• Care
• Activities: In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professionals:
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.)
• Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity
• Answering call bells
• Taking patients’ Vital Signs, height and weight
• Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds
• Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse
• Activation, companionship, and social engagement
• Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse
• Falls Risk Assessment
• Pain Assessment
• Braden Scale Assessment
• CAM Assessment
• Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served
• Documenting care provided and notify supervising healthcare professionals of findings Clinical Externs in their final year or semester of study, upon successful completion of the Clinical Extern Competency Test and educational orientation, may accept delegation of following acts:
• Point of Care Testing (POCT) Glucose

As a reminder, please note the following weekly availability requirements for clinical externs:

From September 1st to April 30th: You must work One 12-Hour shift per week

From May 1st to August 31st: You must work Two 12- Hour shifts per week

For those of you who are accelerating their studies and are attending classes during the summer, you would follow the requirement on 1 x 12 hour shift a week throughout the year.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.