Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5/week
Salary: $20.60 per hour
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (June 1, 2024 - Sept 6, 2024)
Closing Date: May 23, 2024Position SummaryThe Student Clinical Extern is a temporary position with the aim to provide student nurses with relevant on the job experience with patient care while working in a collaborative team environment. As a non-registered student nurse, the Student Clinical Extern participates in a patient-care activities under the direction on a RN preceptor in the Operating Room.DutiesThe primary role of the Student Clinical Extern allows a non- registered student to develop nursing skills, provide direct and indirect patient care in a mentored and supporting team environment. The Student Clinical Extern collaborates with the team to provide excellent patient-care in the Operating Room as a scrub nurse after successfully completing an online AORN theory course- Introduction to Perioperative Nursing. This completion is a requirement prior to starting clinical.QualificationsEducation

• Enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program with completion of year 2 of 4 year program
• Successful completion of the academic year prior to the last year in a recognized program.
• Evidence of good academic standing.
• Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements.
• Completion of Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Knowledge of Emergency Codes.
• Work is moderately heavy involving lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the willingness to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate aptitude to foster caring and trusting relationships with patients and families in an effort to support patient focused care.
• Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient service orientated, with the ability to effectively work with diversity.
• Good work and attendance record is required.
• All employees of UHN are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by UHN.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves.

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN\'s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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