Clinical Extern; Nursing Students – Palliative, Complex Care - Part Time Temp; Until approx. M

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

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.

The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program entering 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. The Clinical Extern will gain hands‑on experience 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.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing, or BScN nursing program; an official school transcript will be required if invited to interview.
• Current BLS certification.
• 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, including fast‑paced environments.
• 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‑centered care environment.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by taking reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital policies, health and safety legislation and best practices, and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Shift options: D8, D12, N8, N12, weekends. Must work a minimum of one shift per week. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation will be discussed with the candidate during the selection process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.