Clinical Externs - Fall Intake Job Oshawa area,Cobourg Ontario Canada,Nursing

Location: Cobourg

Reference #01131 Posted
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at 2:26pm Scope
Public Applications Accepted Position
Clinical Externs
Department
Professional Practice
Vacancy
Yes
Term
Part-Time, 4-Month Contract
Pay
$22.22 hourly

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

LOCATION

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Clinical Extern position is an exciting opportunity for nursing students. Clinical Externs work as unregulated health care providers under the supervision of regulated health care professionals and are supported by a dedicated Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator. Through a patient and family-centered approach, they provide direct and indirect patient care and clinical unit support while simultaneously gaining knowledge, skill, and exposure to a hospital environment.

Clinical Externs are valued members of the health care team and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve our organizational goal of providing “exceptional care, every time, for every person.”

Our Clinical Extern program offers flexible, self-scheduled 8 hour (day/evening/night/weekend) shifts to accommodate the busy nature of academic schedules. Clinical Externs must be available to work a minimum of one shift (8 hours) every 2 weeks to meet program expectations.

Clinical Externs are hired for a 4-month term, which is subject to renewal based on the Clinical Externs meeting the program expectations and the organization’s continued need for Clinical Extern roles. Once Clinical Externs obtain their professional licence, they are no longer eligible to be part of the Enhanced Extern Program.

To be eligible for our Spring Clinical Extern intake:

Applicants will need to be available for one of the following interview timeslots:

Applicants must be available for both dates of our October, 2026 orientation held on:
October 19th and 20th

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Assist with hygiene activities including bathing, oral care, incontinence care

Assist with lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, and ambulating

Set up meals and feeding

Perform purposeful rounding and report changes or concerns to staff nurse

Assist with comfort measures

Keep environment clean, tidy, and free of hazards

Answer call bells

Stock supplies such as isolation carts

Document within scope in the Clinical Information System

Request assistance with assigned duties whenever in need

Participate as a valued team member

Maintain dignity and self‐esteem of patients and families in delivery of care

Practice patient privacy and confidentiality

Practice behaviors consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Northumberland Hills Hospital requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Nursing students that are in any year of study (with preference given to year 3 and
4) in a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program and in a Practical Nursing (PN) program;
OR

Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following: are in any year of study in a CNO approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of…