Clinical Extern (Nursing Students) – Pediatrics - Part Time Temporary (Until app

IntroductionOak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs.Requisition Number: JR101340OverviewLand acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.Who you are:You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage.You are a patient and/or client-centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.What we are looking for:The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program entering into their last years of their nursing program. Working in one of the clinical areas as an Unregulated Health Care Provider, the program will support the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical understanding.Work Schedule: 8 hr shifts. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Extern will gain hands-on experience in performing fundamental patient care duties while working in our clinical programs.Assigned within the nursing team to an identified Staff Nurse and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Extern will work within our model of care to gain an understanding and appreciation for the role of the RN and RPN, as well as assist with the functioning of the nursing team at the patient care level.Working in an Interprofessional team environment, the Clinical Extern will adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality and contribute as an enthusiastic and person-focused reliable student fostering a positive patient and family experience.RequirementsCurrently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and entering into final years of a Practical Nursing (in year 2 and 3) or BScN (in year 2-4) nursing program.An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position.Current BCLS.Well-developed communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and take initiative.Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Ability to work all shifts as necessary.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Must have a satisfactory performance record.Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Respect, Compassion, Trust, Courage, Commitment.Ability to embrace ongoing change and innovations.Demonstrated commitment to a person-centred care environment.Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation, and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr