Graduate Nursing Student Extern Critical Care 6 East

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking Temporary Full-Time Graduate Nursing Student Externs to join their critical care program. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential personal support to patients while working under the guidance of regulated healthcare professionals. As part of a dynamic team, you will be involved in direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. This position not only allows you to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment but also contributes to the mission of transforming healthcare delivery through technology and compassion. Join a leader in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of patients and the community.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Completion of final year in a CNO-approved Baccalaureate Nursing program.
• Current CPR certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for up to 10 patients, including ADLs.
• Document patient care activities and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment in Difficult Situations

Teamwork

Technology Understanding

Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Practical Nursing Program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians, giving them more time to spend with patients, eliminate inefficiencies, and reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance; we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We are currently looking for Temporary Full-Time Graduate Nursing Student Externs (up to 5) to be a part of our 6 East Critical Care program.

The Graduate Nursing Students Extern role is an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. Graduate Nursing Student Externs will be responsible for the provision and documentation of basic care for patients and shall work under the supervision of regulated healthcare providers in accordance with department policies and procedures. They shall not perform or be delegated any regulated acts (medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc.).

Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their Nursing registration within the time frame outlined in provincial specific regulations.

Reporting Relationship: Manager 6, East Critical Care

Schedule Requirements: Rotating shifts, 8 or 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends

Location: Humber River Hospital - Wilson Site

Employee Group: Non-Union

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) for up to 10 patients.
• Responsible for the documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output, and relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care.
• Participates in patient assessments.
• Assists regulated health professionals in routine monitoring (hourly rounding) of assigned patients.
• Receives report from assigned patients’ Primary Nurse, including any patient specific behaviours or issues to observe and report on.
• Identifies and communicates with the inter-professional healthcare team members on patient issues for ongoing patient assignments as necessary, immediately reporting any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.
• Routinely meets with regulated health professionals and/or inter-professional healthcare team as necessary to discuss patient status, safety issues, and relevant patient or family information.
• Collaborates to develop and refine competency in understanding the development and management of patient care planning in preparation for transitioning into a temporary registered position.
• Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
• Assists unit Clinical Practice Leader in the collection and identification of practice needs/gaps to develop educational strategies, plans, or content, in consultation with the unit leadership team and clinical staff.
• Assists unit Clinical Practice Leader in the development and evaluation of formal and informal educational programs and materials.
• Supports and facilitates activities related to Best Practice Spotlight Organization in collaboration with unit CPL, manager, and BPSO coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Nursing student in completion of their final year of study in a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program and Practical Nursing (PN) program, prior to obtaining CNO registration.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Pre-graduation in the Critical Care Unit preferred.
• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
• Ability in assessing difficult situations and using good judgement.
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter-professional healthcare team members.
• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
• Must be a team player (works well with others).
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology.
• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules.
• Good work attendance.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Why Humber? Why Now?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician, and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications, and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.

Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas, and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire.

Let us know what we can do to help you be successful during your recruitment experience at Humber River Hospital.