Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.


A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.


At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

We have Temporary Part-Time Clinical Extern positions available in Medicine and Surgical departments. Please apply to explore your next career opportunity with a progressive organization, where our people are at the heart of everything that we do!


The Clinical Extern will be working in the capacity as unregulated health care provider. They may perform pre-identified controlled acts authorized to nursing within the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated to them under the supervision of a nursing professional who is authorized to perform them.

Qualifications

Nursing Students enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate-nursing program who have completed their 2nd, 3rd year or are in their final year of study Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit (e.g., Mask Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IPAC) Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices Effective interpersonal and communication skills Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred

Core competencies:

Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of managers and nursing professionals on the unit and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards, while taking into account CNO's guidance for working with unregulated care providers Works with nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policy Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever needed Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills Participates as a team member

Additional Information

Hours: Currently, Days/Evenings/Nights, 8- and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements). Minimum 15 to 24 hours per pay period (0.15 to 0.3 FT) to a maximum of full?time hours (75 hours per pay period).

Working as an Unregulated Healthcare Provider

CNO Practice Guideline - Working with Unregulated Care Provider


CNO Reference Document - RHPA: Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts Model


Ministry of Health - Enhanced Extern Program


Internal application deadline: September 28, 2025


Hourly Rate: $22.00/hourly


Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.


While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.