- Practice in a team based model of care to provide support to the patient care teams, by assisting with basic clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Participates in patient assessments
- Assists the Care Team with:Bathing/hygiene and Personal CareTurning and RepositioningTransfers using Lifts and other transfer devices - (as 2nd person and if directly supervised by unit RN/RPN)Basic Skin Care - (as 2nd person and if directly supervised by unit RN/RPN)Setting up Patients for meals and assisting patients where necessary (i.e., open packages, food containers etc.) and assisting with feeding.Purposeful Rounding Q1H (Pain, Positioning, Personal care, Patient Safety) and reporting to nurseAnswer call bells, addressing patient concerns where appropriate and advising nursing staff when nursing assistance is requiredContributes to TOA (includes Bedside Report)Orientate patients and family to the emergency department environment, providing information about the room, and unit routines as appropriate. Assist families to locate rooms, cafeteria, waiting areas and other hospital areas as appropriate Candidate Profile: Baccalaureate Nursing Program (RN) in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study or Practical Nursing Program in final year of studyWill also accept final year of accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program)Completed recent clinical placement at Halton Healthcare preferredDemonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directedDemonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skillsExcellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care Date Posted: March 5, Internal Applicants Due By: March 12,
Clinical Nurse Extern - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare
Description
Posting #: -
Non-Union
Position: Clinical Nurse Extern
Department: Various Clinical Areas
Status: Temporary Part-time and Temporary Full-time positions
Hours: Various rotating shifts (Scheduling will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts)
Site: Oakville, Milton, Georgetown Hospital sites
Halton Healthcare is hiring Clinical Nurse Externs to join our Innovative, Compassionate and Patient-Centre Team
Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
The Clinical Extern role a transitional role where nursing students can gain clinical expertise, specialty knowledge and self-confidence, as well as build on collaboration and communication skills.
Clinical Externs are unregulated health care providers and function to enhance team dynamics and contribute to overall patient care.
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