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Clinical Extern (Nursing)

@ Mackenzie Health

Vaughan, ON · Richmond Hill, ON · Toronto, ON

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Overview

Mackenzie Health is hiring a Clinical Nursing Extern to work as an unregulated care provider under nursing supervision, delivering safe, patient- and family-centred care. The role involves managing a workload in a fast-paced hospital environment and following safety policies. Candidates must be enrolled in an RN or RPN program in a specified year, with good academic standing and current BCLS.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient and family-centred care under nursing supervision
  • Manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Apply sound professional judgment and best practice guidelines
  • Comply with patient and staff safety policies

Requirements summary:

  • Enrolled in an RN program entering year 2, 3 or 4, or an RPN program in its final year
  • Good academic standing
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
  • Evidence of successful recent clinical placements
  • Proven attendance record

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Employer posting date
2024-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyNursing

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Mackenzie Health

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Mackenzie Health is a regional healthcare provider in Southwest York Region. It includes two hospitals (Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) and a network of community- based services Full service Community hospital including Emergency, Acute inpatient, Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic, Palliative, Ambulatory and Long Term Care services We provide regional leadership in: Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis; Stroke Care; Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. Our Clinical Programs, Emergency and Medicine Program, Surgery Program, Women and Child Program, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Program, and Chronic Disease and Seniors Health Program. In addition to our two full-service hospitals, we have 6 offsite locations in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Barrie – providing: Brain Injury Services, Behaviour Mgmt, Diabetes Education, Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region, YCH Foundation, Health and Wellness, Preschool Autism Services, Rehabilitation, Sexuality Clinic. Mackenzie Health’s three-year strategic plan – Trusted team. Compassionate care. – is our pledge to each other and to our communities to provide highly reliable, safe care to every patient who comes to Mackenzie Health. Throughout the strategic planning process we have committed to four priority areas – Patient Care Excellence, People are our Strength, Growing with our Communities and Integrated Care. Account monitored by Communications and Public Affairs, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

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Reported office locations
  • 10 Trench St., Richmond Hill, Ontario L3B 9W2, CA
  • 3200 Major MacKenzie Dr W,, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 4Z3, CA
Other recorded names
  • Mackenzie Health
Specialties
  • Emergency and Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Women and Child
  • Diagnostics and Therapeutics
  • and Chronic Disease and Seniors Health
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Mackenzie Health is a regional healthcare provider in Southwest York Region. It includes two hospitals (Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) and a network of community- based services Full service Community hospital including Emergency, Acute inpatient, Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic, Palliative, Ambulatory and Long Term Care services We provide regional leadership in…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersRichmond Hill, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1963
SpecialtiesEmergency and MedicineSurgeryWomen and ChildDiagnostics and Therapeuticsand Chronic Disease and Seniors Health
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Job description

Job Description

Through a patient and family-centered approach, the Clinical Nursing Extern will work as an Unregulated Care Provider under indirect and direct supervision of registered nursing staff to provide holistic, high quality, and safe care to patients. The Nursing Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the professional standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, evidence-based nursing practices and the standards set by Mackenzie Health. As a member of and in collaboration with the interprofessional care team, the Clinical Nursing Extern contributes to creating a world-class health experience for patients and their families with every interaction based on professionalism, the Hospital’s Commitment to Caring and Mackenzie Health’s values of excellence, leadership, and empathy.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

  • Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
  • Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
  • Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

  • Enrolled in a Registered Nursing Program (RN) and entering the 2nd , 3rd or 4th year of the Program or Enrolled in a Registered Practical Nursing Program (RPN) and entering the final year of the Program.
  • Evidence of good academic standing.
  • Successful completion of the academic year prior to the last year in a recognized Program.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

What else do you bring?

  • Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements.
  • Proven attendance record.
  • Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
  • Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
  • Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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