Clinical Extern - Cambridge, Canada - Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

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Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to
_creating healthier communities together__._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Group benefits, including health and dental, for fulltime employees
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description:

Reporting to the Clinical Extern Coordinator and Manager of Professional Practice, the Clinical Extern can be a clinical learner in nursing, respiratory therapy and paramedic programs.

Externs are unregulated health care providers and will work as part of an interprofessional team under supervision of regulated health care providers.

This is a paid position as part of the Ontario Government's Enhanced Extern Program (EEP).

Qualifications:

Nursing Students in any year of study and enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
Students who have successfully completed a recent clinical placement preferred
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
Excellent clinical skills and competencies
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Good attendance record

Duties:

Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the nursing professional assigned to them on the unit
Practices in a manner consistent with organizational policies, professional standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers
Works with unit nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties
Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting, and ambulating as per the hospital policy.
Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries.
Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards.
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
Demonstrates excellent problemsolving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational and timemanagement skills
Participates as an effective member of an interprofessional team
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process._
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equitydeserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI)._

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We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._