Clinical Extern - Ottawa, Canada - Queensway Carleton Hospital

Queensway Carleton Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General Posting Information

POSITION:

Clinical Extern
DEPARTMENT:
Patient Care
CONDITIONS:
Temporary for approximately three (3) months
HOURS:
Maximum 75.0 Biweekly hours
SHIFTS:
Days / Evenings / Weekends / Nights

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WAGE RANGE:

NONU $20.60/hrJOB SUMMARY:

Queensway Carleton Hospital is participating in an initiative set out by the Ministry of Health to hire up to 25 clinical externs through the Enhanced Extern Program.

This program was developed to provide an opportunity for students, and to support human health resources and ease pressures that are a result of the pandemic.

The program is designed to provide supernumerary support. Clinical Externs do not replace staff or staffing shortages.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The clinical extern will be working in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider. Clinical externs work in collaboration with a unit clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed registered health professional
Assists the unit clinical team in a teambased model of care to provide support to the patient care teams by assisting with basic clinical tasks including:
Performing vital signs under supervision
Documenting all interventions for patient care
Provide mouth care
Observe and reporting changes in patient's condition
Lifting, positioning, turning, transferring, and ambulating patients
Transporting patients and specimens as required
Weighing patients
Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting
Bed making
Responding to patient requests, including call bells
Assisting with emergency situations as directed
Providing oneonone observation and care of designated patients
Other duties as required
Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

Currently enrolled in and/or have completed one of the following:
Completed second, third or fourth year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program
Completed a minimum of the first year of a practical nursing program
Completed the second year of a paramedic program
Completed a minimum of one semester of an occupational therapy program
Completed a minimum of one semester of a physiotherapy program
Completed second or third year of a respiratory therapy program
Internationally Trained Nurse (without a CNO license)
Current BCLS
Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and transfer practices
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the patient's condition
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Commitment to maintain dignity and selfesteem of patients and families in delivery of care
Proficient computer/technological skills
Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when required, and to adapt to change rapidly

PREFERRED:

Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute clinical area
Basic knowledge of performing vital signs, sterility and aseptic technique and established Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in the Queensway Carleton Hospital. We are committed to providing an environment which is respectful to all. If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, _

- please let us know how we can assist you._