Clinical Extern - Mississauga, Canada - Trillium Health Partners

Trillium Health Partners

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Mississauga, Canada

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Description

Job Description:

Position:
Clinical Extern

Posting ID:

Role Level:
CUPE ST 70 - $23.247

Status:
Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months)

Site(s):Available to work across all THP sites (Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital, Queensway Health Centre)

Posted:
February 2, 2023

Internal Deadline:

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada.

Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission
:
A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values
:
Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals
:
Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers
:
People, Education, Innovation, Research

Clinical Externs will be working in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider (UCP). They will work in collaboration with the healthcare team under the supervision of an appointed regulated healthcare professional. Clinical Externs will have varying levels of knowledge, skills and judgement, based on their education level and past experience. THP will provide an autonomous yet supervised environment for externs to develop their clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence as they transition into a registered role upon completion of their studies.

Key Qualifications

Enrolled in either of the fields of study listed below:
Nursing Extern

Nursing students in any year of study in a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program and Practical Nursing (PN) program.

Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)

IENs who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following:

are in any year of study in a CNO approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or

- are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to Practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of English Language Proficiency) or
- have completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program or micro-credentialing) and are waiting to write their registration exam

Paramedic Extern

Paramedic students in second year of an approved Paramedic Program.

Physiotherapy Extern

Physiotherapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC).

Occupational Therapy Extern

Occupational therapy students in any year of study in a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Respiratory Therapy Extern

Respiratory Therapy students in their second and third year of a training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education, which is administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists.

Undergraduate Medicine Extern

Undergraduate medical students in their 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

Recent graduates 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) and who are awaiting the start of an accredited residency program.

In addition:

Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care under the supervision of a regulated health professional (RHP) assigned to them in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards, while taking into account the limitations placed on the position
Works with the supervising RHP to ensure that the incumbent has the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties, such as assisting with ambulation, toileting, bathing, feeding and other care activities necessary in meeting the patient's personal needs and comfort
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever needed and alerts team members when any change or concern about the patient's condition is raised
Reports to work on all shifts assigned, or ensures that the Manager is notified if absence prior to the start of the shift
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills
Satisfactory performance and attendance required

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