Clinical Assistant Nephrology/Urology

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant Nephrology/Urology to join a multi-disciplinary team.

The role provides basic patient support under RN supervision, including assistance with daily living activities and device use, with a focus on safety and quality care. The position requires a PSW certificate (625+ hours) approved by the Ontario Ministry, current CPR/BCLS, strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate required (Ontario Ministry approved) and CPR/BCLS certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem solving and reliable attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under supervision of RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living and hygiene.
• Provide one-to-one patient care as needed.
• Assist emergency team using CI techniques.
• Assist with use of crutch techniques and other devices.
• Answer call lights and safeguard patients' belongings.
• Demonstrate initiative and calmness in busy environments.
• Participate in patient care planning and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

PSW Certificate (625+ hours)

Job description

Clinical Assistant Nephrology/Urology(Job Id 17548)

Job title: Clinical Assistant Nephrology/Urology

Job ID: 17548

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital

Category:

Work type: Part-Time Temporary

Date posted: October 21, 2026

Salary range: 32.27-35.13

Shift/ hours of work:

Description

As part of a multi-disciplinary team receiving functional supervision from the RN, the clinical assistant will be responsible for contributing to patient care by providing basic patient support and for assisting with indirect care tasks. Duties will include:

• Contributing to patient profile upon admission by supporting the patient upon entry;
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care;
• Providing one-to-one constant patient care as required
• Providing support to the emergency team in response and restraint of the aggressive patient utilizing Crises Prevention Institute techniques;
• Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices, specifically: fitting and teaching patients on crutch techniques
• Answering call lights and arranging for the proper safekeeping of patients' belongings;
• Demonstrating the ability to show initiative, independence, priority setting and problem solving techniques in a time limited and chaotic environment, while maintaining composure;
• Assisting with cardiac arrest and trauma response; undertaking preparation of the deceased patient for the morgue;
• Participating, with team members, in the patient care planning process and in the development and implementation of quality-based initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited community college/approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position).
• Excellent team work skills.
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent attendance record.

Shifts are subject to change based on departmental needs.

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