About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT).  JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity for passionate, self-directed nursing, paramedic, and medical students to join our interprofessional team as a Clinical Extern. As a member of the health care team, the Clinical Extern opportunity will give you hands-on patient care experience, insight into the bedside care environment and further exposure to Joseph Brant Hospital. All positions are temporary. The Clinical Extern will work in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider. They work in collaboration with the units’ interprofessional team under direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered nursing professional.

REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Practice as part of the interprofessional team to support patient care
• Assist with basic patient care/clinical tasks under the supervision of registered nursing professionals (bathing/hygiene/personal care; turning and repositioning; transfers using lifts and other transfer devices; basic skin care; setting up patients for meals and assisting where necessary; purposeful rounding; answering call bells)
• Contribute to Transfer of Accountability (TOA) during nurse-to-nurse shift reports under the assignment and direct supervision of an RN or RPN
• Provide delegated care tasks, including but not limited to: vital signs, physical assessmenst, priming and setting up IV tubing, charting & documentation, and non-urgent patient transfers when deemed appropriate by registered nursing staff
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interprofessional team
• Report changes in patient status promptly to the most responsible nurse for best patient care
• Ensure all tasks are completed as assigned under the direct supervision of registered nursing staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student currently enrolled in Year 2 or above of one of the following programs: Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate Nursing, Paramedic or Medical education program
• Familiarity with computer applications, or willingness to learn computer skills as required
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills within an interdisciplinary health care team
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management abilities
• Ability to perform verbal de-escalation strategies with patients and families
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment appropriate for the position
• Willingness to accept assigned or delegated responsibilites
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various hospital departments
• Phyically capable of lifting using appropriate techniques, bending, pushing, and pulling using safe body mechanics
• Demonstrated good attendance and a consistent record of reliability and performance

Please Note:  Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department. 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

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