Type: Non-Union
Location: Mindemoya and Little Current sites
Posting Open Date: March 31, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The clinical extern will be working in the capacity of unregulated health care provider. Nursing clinical externs work in collaboration with a unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed registered nursing professional.
Externs will be hired on contract, during which the Extern will work part time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (75 hours per 2-week pay period). The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and may include 12-hour shifts (day/evening/night and weekend).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Nursing Students in any year of study and enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
- Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
- Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit (e.g., Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IP&C)
- Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
- Students who have successfully completed a recent clinical placement preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the nursing professional assigned to them on the unit and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers
- Works with unit nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties.
- 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.
- Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving,
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Participates as a team member
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter, resume and certifications to the attention of Human Resources at recruitment@mhc.on.ca
Please reference Job Posting 2025-NU-04 in your subject line and cover letter.
Applicants must submit a current resume and attach copies of current certifications.
Thank you to all whom apply. Only applicants with the required qualifications may be interviewed.
Manitoulin Health Centre is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.