Clinical Extern Nurse (Nursing Students)

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Nursing Students - Come join team LHSC!

At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), which consists of Victoria Hospital, University Hospital, and the Children's Hospital, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. LHSC focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued.

Open:          December 19th, 2024

Deadline:     January 2nd, 2025

Department Description

We're currently searching for Nursing Students to support our dynamic team. The Clinical Extern Nurse opportunity will give you hands-on patient care, insight into the bedside nursing environment and further exposure to London Health Sciences Centre. All positions are temporary and could be located at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital.

The Clinical Extern Nurse will be working in the capacity as unregulated health care provider (UCP).  They work in collaboration with a unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed registered nursing professional.  They may perform pre-identified Controlled acts authorized to nursing within the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated to them under the supervision of a nursing professional who is authorized to perform them.

Clinical Extern Nurses will be hired on contract, during which the Extern will work part-time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week).  The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on the Hospitals needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

Rate of Pay:  $20.60 per hour

Temporary Part Time 

Qualifications

• Nursing students enrolled in any year of an approved CNO diploma practical nursing program or, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate nursing program

• Internationally Educated Applicants (nurse) that are completing a micro-credential plan to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to-practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of Language Proficiency) or are waiting to write their registration exam

• Proof of Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers BLS-HCP(C)

• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position

• Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, staff and the general public

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing tasks that require attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Commitment to patient/family centered care with a service-oriented attitude

• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative within appropriate scope of practice

• Knowledge of patient requirements with respect to prescribed diets/menus

• Demonstrated knowledge of protocol to escalate concerns

• Must be self-directed and show initiative

• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values

•  Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request

Proof of enrollment for attending full time Nursing education at an accredited program in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate, or proof of enrollment in a CNO approved practical nursing program.

Proof of Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers BLS-HCP(C)

Immunization Requirements:  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

Other Information

There are so many great reasons to join London Health Sciences Centre. We know that once you get to know us better, you'll want to add your own reasons to the list!

Community Involvement & Rewarding Work

Career Development & Mobility

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Total Compensation & Rewards

Learning & Teaching Opportunities

London Health Sciences Centre fosters a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Great People. Great Care. Great Opportunities.