Clinical Extern - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services

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Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking interested nursing students to join the Clinical Extern Program.

This opportunity is an exciting way for students in RN and RPN entry-to-practice programs to contribute their knowledge and skills in a psychiatric care environment.

Clinical externs will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections with a team of passionate interprofessional care providers in a hospital setting.

Reporting to the Manager of Research & Academics, the Clinical Extern is an unregulated health care provider working within a changing environment and interprofessional team to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical care.

The Clinical Extern works in collaboration with the clinical team, under the supervision of registered health care professionals and with the support of Extern Coordinators and Mentor.

Extern will develop their competencies through learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

As part of our ongoing commitment to professional growth and development, Clinical Externs may be considered for future opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

The Clinical Duties include (but are not limited to):
Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered health care professional to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties supporting direct patient care;
Follows organizational policies and professional standards while taking into account their respective governing body's guidance for unregulated care providers;
Participates in patient assessments and activities of daily living;
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever necessary;
Contributes to care planning, safety planning and evaluation;
Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating
Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards;
Engages in additional skills as approved;
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need;
Contributes to and supports positive team functioning.
Qualifications Required and Preferred
Nursing Externs
Nursing students between 2nd and 4th year of a CNO approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) Program, or in their final year of a CNO approved Practical Nursing (PN) program,
Excellent academic standing
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Excellent clinical skills and competencies
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Psychiatric/mental health nursing experience (clinical practicums) with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions is an asset.
The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary.
Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices.
Demonstrated excellent problemsolving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.

Closing Date 6/22/2023

Ontario Shores is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our patients, staff, and community, and as a result, has implemented a mandatory COVID19 Vaccination Policy in accordance to the Government of Ontario's directive around mandatory vaccination policies. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post second dose) prior to starting employment with Ontario Shores (note: those seeking a medical exemption or an exemption related to a Human Rights Code Ground must provide documentation for approval).
We are dedicated to promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, employees, and visitors by raising awareness of the harmful impact of tobacco use and eliminating secondhand smoke exposure and triggers. Tobacco, cannabis, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) are not to be used or visible on Ontario Shores property, including parking lots and walking paths. As such, Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization
Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at ext Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opp