Clinical Extern - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to respiratory therapy (RT) students enrolled in an accredited program entering into their last years of their 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 team to an identified mentor and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Extern will work within our model of care to gain an understanding and appreciation for the professional role, as well as assist with the functioning of the 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.

What you bring to the role:

Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy and entering into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years of the program;
An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position;
Current BCLS;
Welldeveloped 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 record with the ability to maintain this same standard
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 organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule:
Days, evenings, nights, weekends. Included are statutory holidays, school holidays.

Must work minimum 1 shift per week.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:
$21

Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

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Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 202- We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

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