Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. As North America’s first fully digital hospital we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver compassionate, professional, respectful care. 

We are currently looking for Temporary Casual Student Nurse Externs to be a part of our 8 East Respirology Unit.

Reporting Relationship: Manager, 8th floor

Position Responsibilities:

The Student Nurse Extern role is an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. Student Nurse Externs will be responsible for the provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) needs for up to 10 patients each. The Student Nurse Extern may work under the supervision of both Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in accordance to department policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Extern will also be responsible for the documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output, and relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care for. The Student Nurse Extern will not perform or be delegated any regulated acts (medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc.). The Student Nurse Extern will immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be currently enrolled  years 2-4 of their nursing program of studies
• Current CPR certification required
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must be a team player (works well with others)
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter-professional healthcare team members
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology
• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules
• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Good work attendance

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

Hours of work: Rotating shifts, 8 or 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends

Union:  Non-Union 

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.