Clinical Extern (Nursing Students) – Emergency Department (4) - Part Time Temporary (Until approx. March 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital
About the position
The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program entering into their last years of their nursing program. Working in one of the clinical areas as an Unregulated Health Care Provider, the program will support the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical understanding. The Clinical Extern will gain hands-on experience in performing fundamental patient care duties while working in our clinical programs. Assigned within the nursing team to an identified Staff Nurse and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Extern will work within our model of care to gain an understanding and appreciation for the role of the RN and RPN, as well as assist with the functioning of the nursing team at the patient care level. Working in an Interprofessional team environment, the Clinical Extern will adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality and contribute as an enthusiastic and person-focused reliable student fostering a positive patient and family experience.
Responsibilities
- Gain an understanding and appreciation for the role of the RN and RPN.
- Assist with the functioning of the nursing team at the patient care level.
- Adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality.
- Contribute as an enthusiastic and person-focused reliable student fostering a positive patient and family experience.
- Perform fundamental patient care duties.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and entering into final years of or BScN (in year 3 or 4) nursing program.
- An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position.
- Current BCLS.
- Well-developed communication, critical thinking and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and take initiative.
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work all shifts as necessary.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must have a satisfactory performance record.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Respect, Compassion, Trust, Courage, Commitment.
- Ability to embrace ongoing change and innovations.
- Demonstrated commitment to a person centred care environment.
- Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
