Clinical Nurse ExternSt. Michael's Hospital • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Clinical Nurse Extern
St. Michael's Hospital
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
À propos
Ready to start your nursing career and make a meaningful difference from day one? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Extern (student) and gain hands-on experience through the Ministry of Health's Clinical Extern Program. As a proud participating organization, we are excited to support and mentor the next generation of nurses by providing meaningful clinical exposure, supportive team environments, and the opportunity to build confidence and competence at the bedside. If you are ready to grow your skills while making a difference in patient care, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
We Are Committed To Attracting Qualified Candidates For All Positions Across Our Health Network. Currently, We Are Accepting Resumes For Clinical Nurse Extern Opportunities In The Following Programs
Resource Team, Providence Healthcare
Oncology & Hematology
Surgery, General Surgery/Gastroenterology
Reactivation Care Centre, Church Site
Transitional Care Unit
Reactivation Care
Emergency Department
Medicine
Trauma & Neurosurgery, Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU
Surgery & Critical Care, Orthopaedics
Fracture Clinic & Physical Medicine
Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology Clinics
Family Birthing Centre & NICU
Cardiac Vascular Surgery & Cardiology
Cardiac Rehab, Cath Lab
Cardiac ICU & Cardiovascular ICU
Respirology
Inpatient Stroke
Acute Mental Health Services
ENT Inpatient
Candidates must be available to work on a temporary casual basis, starting on April 7th, 2026, with a contract end date of October 2, 2026 (potential for contract extension available). Shift requirements are dependent on departmental needs, and could include 8 or 12 hour shifts, with a requirement to work Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Statutory Holidays.
Qualified candidates only will be contacted and invited to participate in our interview process. Suitable applicants will be considered for upcoming Clinical Nurse Extern positions.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clinical Nurse Extern is an unregulated health care provider working under the supervision of registered health care professionals. They will work within a changing environment in interprofessional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care. The Clinical Extern will develop their competencies through learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
As part of our ongoing commitment to professional growth and development, Clinical Externs may be considered for future opportunities upon graduation and licensure.
Responsibilities
Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered health care professional to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties supporting direct patient care;
Follows organizational policies and professional standards while taking into account their respective governing body's guidance for unregulated care providers;
Participates in patient assessments and activities of daily living;
Documents observations and care provided in the patient chart
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever necessary;
Contributes to care planning and evaluation;
Provides assistance with turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating patients
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;
Engages in additional skills as approved;
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need;
Contributes patient information during transfer of accountability (ToA) at shift report and when going on break;
Contributes to and supports positive team functioning.
Qualifications
One of the following:
Nursing Externs - Nursing students between 2nd and 4th year of a CNO approved 4-year, direct entry Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) Program; nursing students who have completed year 1 of a CNO approved second level entry (accelerated) Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) Program; or in their final year of a CNO approved Practical Nursing (PN) program,
Internationally Educated Nurse Externs – Internationally Educated Nurses who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following: Are in any year of study in a CNO approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or Are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to-Practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of English Language Proficiency) or Have completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program or micro-credentialing
Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
Excellent clinical skills and competencies
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided by corporate orientation/unit orientation, including extern orientation (e.g., Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IPAC).
Demonstrated implementation of infection prevention and control practices.
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills.
If you are interested and qualified for this position, we invite you to apply. In addition to your resume, you will be required to attach a copy of your current transcript .
About Unity Health Toronto
St. Michael's Hospital
St. Michael's Hospital provides compassionate care to all who enter its doors. The hospital also provides outstanding medical education to future health care professionals in 29 academic disciplines. Critical care and trauma, heart disease, neurosurgery, diabetes, cancer care, care of the homeless and global health are among the hospital's recognized areas of expertise. Through the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre, which make up the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, research and education at St. Michael's Hospital are recognized and make an impact around the world. Founded in 1892, the hospital is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
St. Joseph's Health Centre
St. Joseph's Health Centre is a Catholic community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of West Toronto and beyond for nearly a century. Empowered by the dedication of our staff, physicians, students and volunteers, and emboldened through strong partnerships and the input of local residents, St. Joe's Toronto is committed to achieving its vision of advancing the health of our community by being Canada's best community teaching health centre.
Providence Healthcare
Providence Healthcare provides leadership within the healthcare system by helping people access and receive the care they need in the most effective way possible. Through our hospital, we offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to adults of all ages, as well as palliative care. As an active community partner and resource for the people of Toronto, Providence offers clinics to promote recovery and well-being, caregiver support, an adult day program for people with dementia, and long-term care for 288 residents. All our programs and services are provided within a welcoming community of compassion, hope and healing.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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