Clinical Extern - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Forbes Canada Honouree

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to
nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program entering into their last years of their nursing program.

Working in one of the clinical areas as an Unregulated Health Care Provider, the program will support the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical understanding.

The Clinical Extern will gain hands-on experience in performing fundamental patient care duties while working in our clinical programs.

Assigned within the nursing team to an identified Staff Nurse and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Extern will work within our model of care to gain an understanding and appreciation for the role of the RN and RPN, as well as assist with the functioning of the nursing team at the patient care level.

Working in an Interprofessional team environment, the Clinical Extern will adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality and contribute as an enthusiastic and person-focused reliable student fostering a positive patient and family experience.

What you bring to the role:

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and entering into final years of a Practical Nursing (in year 2 and 3) or BScN (in year 2-4) nursing program;
An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position;
Current BCLS;
Welldeveloped communication, critical thinking and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and take initiative;
Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
Ability to work all shifts as necessary;
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Must have a satisfactory performance record;
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Respect, Compassion, Trust, Courage, Commitment;
Ability to embrace ongoing change and innovations
Demonstrated commitment to a person centred care environment
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

Days, evenings, nights, weekends. Included are statutory holidays, school holidays.

8 and 12 hour shifts. Must work minimum 1 shift per week.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

$19.81 per hour

Positions available for RN students:

Inpatient Surgery

Medicine Oncology

Medicine Cardio

Emergency

Palliative

Transitional Care Unit

Reactivation Care Centre (RCC location)

Medical Day Unit

Oncology Clinic

Pediatrics, post-partum, NICU

Child Birth/Labour and Delivery

Positions available for RPN Students:

Palliative

Transitional Care Unit

Reactivation Care Centre (RCC location)

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

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