Clinical Extern - Professional Practice

WCH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital in Toronto is offering a Clinical Extern position for nursing students to gain exposure in ambulatory care while working with experienced nurses and health disciplines. The role is temporary part-time through March 31, 2027, with hourly rate $20.60.

Schedule based on operational needs and up to 7.5 hours per week. You will provide limited direct patient care under supervision and support the clinical team and administrative tasks while developing professional

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• RNAO Best Practices Champion Certificate preferred.
• Evidence of good academic standing.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records including Epic preferred.
• Professional behavior and communication standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• Advocacy for safety in daily care.

Responsibilities

• Provide limited direct patient care under supervision and direction of the registered health care team.
• Support clinical team and develop professional relationships with interdisciplinary team, patients and families.
• Work with the interprofessional care team to ensure knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform actions/duties.
• Support administrative, quality, and other non-patient care activities.
• Identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster safe care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

WCH is offering an exciting opportunity for Nursing students to come join our team as a Clinical Extern. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a revolutionary organization supporting a skilled team of experienced nurses and health disciplines in the provision of ambulatory care.

Employment Details

• Temporary Clinical Extern position, up until March 31, 2027
• Hourly Rate: $20.60
• Employment status: Temporary Part-Time
• Maximum of 7.5 hours per week
• Position type: Temporary Part-Time, Clinical Extern (RN)
• Schedule and hours are based on operational needs

As a member of the health care team, the Clinical Extern will:

• Provide limited direct patient care under supervision and direction of the registered health care team in a manner consistent with organizational policies, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers.
• Provide basic support for the clinical team while having the opportunity to work in the hospital environment and develop professional relationships with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.
• Work with the interprofessional care team and clinical program to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties.
• Supports administrative, quality, and other non-patient care activities.

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) required.
• RNAO Best Practices Champion Certificate preferred
• Evidence of good academic standing.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Knowledge of Emergency Codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices.
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement preferred.
• Familiarity with computer applications including Electronic Medical Record, Epic experience preferred.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• You will play a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.