Reference #:	008-2025
Position Type:	Casual
Location:	Strathroy, ON
Date Posted:	Jan 14, 2025

Job Description

JOB POSTING
Middlesex Hospital Alliance
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Site
Posting #008-2025

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Extern - Nurse
Reports to: Patient Care Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The clinical extern will be working in the capacity as 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. 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.
Externs 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 unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Nursing Students enrolled in any year of a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
Respiratory Therapy students in second year
Paramedic students in second year
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 awareness and understanding of infection prevention and control practices
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
Must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and proof of 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations
Must provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months

DUTIES & 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, including 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, tidy, and free of hazards.
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
Participates as a team member

*The MHA is a FRAGRANCE REDUCED environment*

Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity may submit a resume by e-mail to humanresources@mha.tvh.ca.

Internal candidates are asked to apply no later than January 21, 2025.

This will remain posted until position is filled.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. MHA 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.

Only 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 (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check/Vulnerable Sector Check) completed in the last 12 months (original document) prior to commencing employment.

*Accommodations are available on request for interviews and other selection processes*

Clinical Extern - Nurse

Job Description