Clinical Extern - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 28079

Department:
Externs Program

Employee Type:
Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
until March 31, 2025

Union:
Non-Union

Openings Remaining:90

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day:
Weekends, Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift:
Rotating, 12 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 16/05/24

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Position Description:

Temporary Assignment - approximately until March 31, 2025

Job Summary:

The Clinical Extern are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of interprofessional team and provide patient-centred care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional and who reports to the unit manager.

The Clinical Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the organizational Mission, Vision and Values in alignment with the outlined job description, while considering the limitations in their ability to perform controlled acts as authorized by the professional colleges.

The Clinical Externs will be hired on a contract part-time basis and the hours of work will be determined based on individual availability and unit needs which will include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

Key Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Must be enrolled in the following programs:

Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Students enrolled in their final year of study with an accredited nursing program OR
Undergraduate Medical Students in the final year of a program; recent Canadian Medical Graduates awaiting start of residency OR
Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program
Paramedic Students who are in an approved Paramedic Program; 2nd year of study
Occupational Therapy Students
Physiotherapy Students
Current certificate in BLS
Completion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHH
Demonstrated IPAC practices
Evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
Ability to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteers
Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation
Acquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education
Demonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons
Demonstrated excellent organizational and timemanagement skills
Excellent attendance record

Duties/Responsibilities:

Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (eg. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH's Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers
Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning.

These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows:

Patient Care Activities:

In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professional:

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)
Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.)
Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity
Answering call bells
Taking patients' Vital Signs, height and weight
Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds
Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse
Activation, companionship, and social engagement
Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse
Falls Risk Assessment
Pain Assessment
Braden Scale Assessment
CAM Assessment
Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served
Documenting care provided and notify supervising healthcare professional of findings

Clinical Externs in their final year or semester of study, upon successful completion of the Clinical Extern Competency Test and educational orientation, may accept delegation of following acts: