Clinical Extern - Professional Practice

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Job Description

WCH is offering an exciting opportunity for Nursing students to come join our team as a Clinical Extern. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a revolutionary organization supporting a skilled team of experienced nurses and health disciplines in the provision of ambulatory care.

Employment Details

• Temporary Clinical Extern position, up until March 31, 2027
• Hourly Rate: $20.60
• Employment status: Temporary Part-Time
• Maximum of 7.5 hours per week
• Position type: Temporary Part-Time, Clinical Extern (RN)
• Schedule and hours are based on operational needs

As a member of the health care team, the Clinical Extern will:

• Provide limited direct patient care under supervision and direction of the registered health care team in a manner consistent with organizational policies, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers.
• Provide basic support for the clinical team while having the opportunity to work in the hospital environment and develop professional relationships with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.
• Work with the interprofessional care team and clinical program to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties.
• Supports administrative, quality, and other non-patient care activities.

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) required.
• RNAO Best Practices Champion Certificate preferred
• Evidence of good academic standing.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Knowledge of Emergency Codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices.
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement preferred.
• Familiarity with computer applications including Electronic Medical Record, Epic experience preferred.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• You will play a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

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Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment.

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.