Clinical Extern

Position Details

Posting #: 31983
Department: Externs Program
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: Non-Union
Openings Remaining: 35

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights
Shift: 7.5 hour, 12 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 13/08/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Description

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested nursing, paramedic, undergraduate medical, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students to join our Enhanced Extern Program. This is an exciting employment opportunity for these students to work in a clinical environment where they can develop and consolidate competencies to prepare to transition into a future registered role upon completion of their studies. Successful candidates will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections within interprofessional environment in a hospital setting. The Clinical Extern may be considered for career opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Extern are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of interprofessional team and provide patient-centred care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional and who reports to the unit manager. The Clinical Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the organizational Mission, Vision and Values in alignment with the outlined job description, while considering the limitations in their ability to perform controlled acts as authorized by the professional colleges. The Clinical Externs will be hired on a contract part-time basis and the hours of work will be determined based on individual availability and unit needs which will include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

Key Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Must be enrolled in the following programs:

• Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Students enrolled in their final year of study with an accredited nursing program OR
• Undergraduate Medical Students in the final year of a program; recent Canadian Medical Graduates awaiting start of residency OR
• Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program
• Paramedic Students who are in an approved Paramedic Program; 2nd year of study
• Occupational Therapy Students
• Physiotherapy Students
• Current certificate in BLS
• Completion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHH
• Demonstrated IPAC practices
• Evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
• Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
• Ability to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteers
• Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation
• Acquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education
• Demonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attendance record
  Duties/Responsibilities:
• Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (eg. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers
• Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning. These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows:
  
  Patient Care Activities:
  In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professional:
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.)
• Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity
• Answering call bells
• Taking patients’ Vital Signs, height and weight
• Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds
• Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse
• Activation, companionship, and social engagement
• Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse
• Falls Risk Assessment
• Pain Assessment
• Braden Scale Assessment
• CAM Assessment
• Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served
• Documenting care provided and notify supervising healthcare professional of findings
  Clinical Externs in their final year or semester of study, upon successful completion of the Clinical Extern Competency Test and educational orientation, may accept delegation of following acts:
• Point of Care Testing (POCT) Glucose

Areas of Hire

• General Internal Medicine
• Critical Care (Intensive Care Unit, Stepdown, Respiratory Therapy)
• Emergency Department
• Kidney and Urinary Program
• Women’s & Infants Program
• Surgical Program
• Acute Care
• Post Acute Care
• Mental Health

Hours of Work:
Rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

**NOTE**
Minimum requirement is one 12-hour shift per week or two 8-hour shifts per week with periodic flexibility during non-academic periods.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.