Clinical Nursing Extern — Part-Time Practice Experience

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hospital Pension Plan

Pay in lieu of benefits

Job summary

North York General Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Nursing Extern, Professional Practice, to work with a unit nursing team and deliver holistic, high-quality patient care under supervision. You will perform assessments, vital signs, and delegated tasks within the extern scope, participate in interprofessional teamwork, and support teaching and learning as part of the hospital's academic mandate.

This part-time temporary role (until March 31, 2027) features 8-hour shifts across days,

Qualifications

• Nursing Students enrolled in 2nd–4th year of a BScN/BSN program.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing.
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under direct/indirect supervision of a registered nursing professional.
• Collaborate with unit nurses to ensure knowledge and judgment.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and nutrition for patients.
• Conduct vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, and nursing tasks delegated within scope.
• Document patient care, vitals, and assessments timely.
• Fulfill unit-specific responsibilities in designated specialty areas.
• Enhance patient experience by addressing comfort and safety needs.
• Seek help with assigned duties when needed.
• Support other units when floated by the coordinator.

Skills

Nursing student

Cardiac Life Support

Interpersonal skills

Clinical placement

Education

BScN/BSN or RPN program

IEN program (international education)

Job description

North York General Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Nursing Extern, Professional Practice, to work with a unit nursing team and deliver holistic, high-quality patient care under supervision. You will perform assessments, vital signs, and delegated tasks within the extern scope, participate in interprofessional teamwork, and support teaching and learning as part of the hospital's academic mandate.

This part-time temporary role (until March 31, 2027) features 8-hour shifts across days,