Student Nurse Extern

Employment Status: Temporary Part‑Time

Duration: March 31, 2027

Hours of Work: 12 hours: days, evenings, weekends, nights

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

Labour Group: Non Union

Salary Range: $17.600

Reporting Relationship: Manager, 6 West

Position Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Extern role is an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. Student Nurse Externs will be responsible for the provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) needs for up to 6 patients each. The Student Nurse Extern may work under the supervision of both Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in accordance to department policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Extern will also be responsible for the documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output, and relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care for. The Student Nurse Extern will not perform or be delegated any regulated acts (medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc.). The Student Nurse Extern will immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must be currently enrolled years 2-4 of their nursing program of studies


• Current CPR certification required


• Excellent communication skills


• Exceptional customer service skills


• Must be a team player (works well with others)


• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter‑qualified healthcare team members






• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology


• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse


• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules


• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations


• Good work attendance


• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

Humber River Health welcomes applications from individuals of all equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.