Posted 25 days ago
Clinical Extern - BScN and PN Students (PDH) #2026-220
@ Wellington Health Care Alliance
Palmerston, Ontario
Overview
North Wellington Health Care is hiring temporary part-time clinical externs at Palmerston & District Hospital for students completing a BScN or PN program. Externs work as unregulated care providers under a primary nurse, assisting with activities of daily living, on 12-hour day and night shifts plus 2 out of 4 weekends, at $20.60 per hour.
Pay:
$20.60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with daily care under a nurse's supervision
- Observe patients and report findings to nursing staff
- Orient patients and families on admission
- Attend staff meetings and educational sessions
- Maintain patient, staff and environmental safety
Requirements summary:
- Completed year 3 of an RN program or year 2 of an RPN program
- Current BCLS and immunizations
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Vulnerable Sector Check and two reference letters
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCLS, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, references |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Wellington Health Care Alliance
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every patient. Groves Hospital is committed to ensuring a strong workforce of tomorrow by providing teaching opportunities to future physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals. GMCH is part of the Wellington Health Care Alliance sharing administrative staff with North Wellington Health Care.
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- 131 Frederick Campbell Street, Fergus, ON N1M 0H3, CA
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Fergus, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
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September 29, 2026
NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE
PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
POSTING #2026-220
CLINICAL EXTERN
(TEMPORARY PART TIME)
A temporary part time Clinical Extern opportunity is available at Palmerston & District Hospital, site of North Wellington Health Care.
A Clinical Externship will allow students who are currently completing their BScN or PN programs to be immersed in the clinical settings within the hospital and they are employed as unregulated care providers.
The extern will be assigned with a primary nurse and assist with ADL’s for patients.
These positions are non-union.
HOURS OF WORK:
Must be available to work 12 hr. day and night shifts as well as 2 out of 4 weekends
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have successfully completed year 3 of RN program or year 2 of an RPN program.
- Have current BCLS and immunization requirements.
- Possess ability to work in collaboration with the health care team and preceptor nurse in the provision of patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Provide resume plus two (2) letters of reference including one from a Nursing Instructor.
- Satisfactory performance and attendance required.
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date.
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work under the direct supervision of a nurse in the provision of patient care according to the plan of care.
- To aid with routine activities of patient care such as hygiene, grooming, comfort, safety, mobility, nutrition, response to call bells and observation.
- To provide orientation to patients and families on admission.
- To observe patients and report findings to the nursing staff.
- To demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and team work skills.
- To attend staff meetings and educational sessions.
- To seek assistance when unsure.
- To demonstrate understanding and commitment to safety practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety.
- Any other non-patient care activities as needed by the clinical area.
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
SALARY: $20.60 per hour
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/
North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
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