Posting Period: September 21, 2026, to October 11, 2026
Who We Are
For 150 years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in world-class care. As an acute tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital, LHSC provides leading-edge medical care to people from across western Ontario and beyond. LHSC is located just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit in the city of London which is known for its beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. Our team of more than 17,000 physicians, staff, learners and volunteers works tirelessly to support patients as they navigate their unique health-care journeys. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a renowned centre of innovation with a history of groundbreaking research that has influenced how people are cared for around the world. With nearly 1 million annual patient visits across University, Victoria and Children's Hospitals, LHSC provides compassionate leading-edge care and is proud of our strong regional, national and international partnerships. For more information, please visit www.lhsc.on.ca.
Job Summary
LHSC's Nursing Clinical Extern Program is seeking motivated nursing students who are ready to take the next step in building the foundation for a rewarding nursing career. As a Nursing Clinical Extern, you will join an interprofessional clinical team and gain meaningful, hands-on experience in an acute care hospital while developing the skills, confidence and professional insight essential for future nursing practice.
Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital, you will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care while gaining valuable exposure to bedside nursing, team-based care and the operational flow of a large academic health sciences centre.
The Clinical Extern role is designed to support your growth and help prepare you for the transition from nursing student to nursing professional. Through supervised practice, you will strengthen foundational competencies such as clinical communication, teamwork, collaboration, time management and the development of therapeutic relationships with patients and families. You will also gain insight into clinical decision-making, care coordination and the critical role nurses play within complex healthcare environments.
Clinical Externs work in the capacity of an unregulated healthcare provider and collaborate closely with unit nursing and interprofessional teams under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed Regulated Health Provider. Under appropriate supervision, Clinical Externs may perform pre-identified controlled acts authorized to nursing under Ontario's Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), when delegated by a nursing professional who is authorized to perform them.
More than a student employment opportunity, the Clinical Extern Program offers a meaningful pathway into the nursing profession. It will help you strengthen your clinical confidence, professional judgment and readiness to transition into future nursing roles while making a positive difference in the experiences of patients and families today.
This position is non-union. Detailed information about all of our programs and services can be found at www.lhsc.on.ca.
What We Offer:
Rate of Pay: $20.60 per hour
Temporary Full-Time employees receive a percentage in lieu of vacation and benefits, providing additional compensation on top of regular wages
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 Year Contract Length)
Clinical Extern - Nursing roles are hired on a contract basis with an initial one-year commitment. Contracts may be extended or renewed based on operational needs.
Hours of Work: Clinical Externs will be required to commit to work two (2) shifts per pay period. Work schedules are determined by hospital needs and may include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Hours and scheduling requirements are intended to support both clinical learning and service delivery within an acute care hospital environment.
- Optional enrollment in LHSC's Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
- Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
- Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
- Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.
What You Will Bring:
- Nursing students enrolled in their 2nd year of an approved CNO diploma nursing program (RPN) or 3rd or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate (RN) nursing program as of January 1st, 2027
- Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers BLS-HCP(C)
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function autonomously and to adapt to changing situations and varying workload
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Commitment to patient/family centered care with a service-oriented attitude
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Must be self-directed and show initiative
- Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
How to Apply:
Please visit Careers | LHSC and use Job ID 110717
All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request
- Proof of enrollment for attending full-time Nursing education at an accredited program in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
- Proof of Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers BLS-HCP(C)
*Applications are for a contract start date in February 2027*
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting
Reason for Posting: New Vacancy
Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research:
London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or [email protected] .
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Work Permit
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
To view and apply to all opportunities, please visit the link below:
Careers | LHSC
Job ID 110717
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