Clinical Extern

About The Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Healthcare!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

The Ottawa Hospital is looking to recruit up to 30 Clinical Externs!

These positions are available at multiple campuses. Work location will be scheduled based on program needs and employee availability.

A Clinical Extern is an unregulated care provider who assists with assigned patient care and unit activities for patients and their families. They work in collaboration with an interprofessional healthcare team under the direction and supervision of a designated RN or RPN. As a result of this program, Clinical Externs become excellent candidates for future recruitment.

This position is temporary until March 31, 2027.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and evenings, including weekends and holidays; 4, 8, and 12 hour shifts.

Scheduling is based on availability, with an expected average availability of at least eight hours per week.

What You Will Bring

Applicants must meet one of the following education requirements:

• Be enrolled in any year of a CNO-approved Baccalaureate Nursing or Practical Nursing program;
• Be enrolled in the second year of an approved paramedic program;
• Be enrolled in the second or third year of an accredited respiratory therapy program;
• Be enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy or physiotherapy program;
• Be enrolled in the final year of an accredited undergraduate medical program;
• Be an internationally educated nurse who meets Ministry Enhanced Extern Program eligibility requirements; or
• Be a recent graduate of an accredited Canadian medical program awaiting the start of an accredited residency program;
• Applicants must also have successfully completed a hospital-based clinical placement involving direct patient care within the 12 months before hire;
• Clinical Externs must maintain program eligibility throughout their employment and provide documentation of continued enrolment or other eligible clinical-learner status at hire, at the beginning of each academic term where applicable, and before any contract extension or renewal. Clinical Externs must promptly report any change in enrolment, academic status, graduation, registration or licensure. Clinical Externs are no longer eligible once they receive their licence and registration with the applicable regulatory body;
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique and Infection Prevention and Control practices;
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements;
• Current CPR certification at the level required by TOH;
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and transfer practices;
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team;
• Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the patient's condition;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Commitment to maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care;
• Proficient computer/technological skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when required, and to adapt to change rapidly
  
  
  

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca

Interested? Apply today!

Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in being screened out of the competition. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

All TOH staff are accountable for providing quality and safe care to patients. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca