Clinical Extern - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Inpatient High Tolerance Rehabilitation (HTR) Unit on 7 West Hospital has an opportunity for a

CLINICAL EXTERN -
PART TIME TEMPORARY

(6 Months)
70 bi-weekly hours| Non-Union | Day Shift including Some Weekends

Headquartered in Toronto on a 22-acre campus, Baycrest Health Sciences is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive and unparalleled system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.

Baycrest Health Sciences is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a leader in cognitive neuroscience and memory research, with the goal of transforming the journey of aging.

The global reputation of the Rotman Research Institute reflects its ability to raise and answer fundamental questions about memory, aging and the neuroscience of cognition.

Baycrest hospital is a 262 post-acute care hospital that provides Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Mental Health and Behavioural Neurology Services.

The
Inpatient High Tolerance Rehabilitation (HTR) Unit is for patients requiring therapy as a result of musculoskeletal conditions.

The purpose is to help patients attain maximum physical and functional goals, while addressing emotional, social and spiritual needs to help them return to living in the community as independently as possible.

Working under the supervision of nursing staff, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participates in patient assessments and activities of daily living
Contributes to care planning and evaluation
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
Communicates care (documentation/report)
Engages in additional skills via delegation as approved by unit leadership
As applicable, provides assigned care, under supervision, that they have the knowledge, skill and judgement to do safely, excluding controlled acts
Supports patients' independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well being
Initiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providers

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Nursing Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Students who have successfully completed a recent clinical placement preferred
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

Basic computer skills

Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Posting # 7156

Date Posted:
October 31, 2023

Internal Closing Date:
November 7, 2023

Total compensation:

Competitive salary
Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ("HOOPP")
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Skills:

Required Experience