Clinical Externs - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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JOB POSTING #919336

Job Title:
Clinical Extern (Nursing, Paramedics, Medicine)


Site:
Various UHN sites


Department:
Various Departments


Salary/Rate:
$20.60 per hour


Hours:
Various; Up to 37.5 hours per week; must be available 18.75 hours per week


Status:
Temporary Casual


University Health Network (UHN) is looking for Clinical externs as part of the Ministry of Health's Enhanced Extern Program


_ The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career._


The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of _"Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning"_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ learners, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.


JOB SUMMARY:

***The clinical extern will be working as part of a team in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. Clinical externs work in collaboration with a unit under direct and/or indirect supervision of a Registered Health Professional in the care environment.


Externs will be hired on contract, during which the Extern will work part time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week).

The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

Some of the Clinical Extern's responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Liaising with point of care nurses to identify patient care needs
  • Acting as a resource to the interprofessional team where needed for patient care tasks, supplies, equipment, transportation
  • Assisting with personal hygiene care, patient positioning and transfers
  • Assisting with patient ambulation, toileting and with meals including feeding
  • Assisting with patient and family communication
  • Other duties as assigned to support the care team

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Nursing Externs

  • Must be a Nursing Student between 2nd and 4th year of a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or in final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program
Paramedic Externs

  • Must be a Paramedic Student in 2nd year of an approved Paramedic program
Undergraduate Medical Externs

  • Must be an Undergraduate Medical Student in final year of a program of medical education leading to the MD degree that has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS)
Recent Medical Graduates Externs

  • Must be a recent Graduate from a program of medical education leading to the MD degree that has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS)
  • Must be awaiting the start of an accredited residency program

Posted Date:
May 9, 2023


For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications will be given first consideration.


University Health Network thanks all applicants, however for non UHN employees, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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