Position Details

Job Number:

JR01514Department:

Psychiatry Emergency Services PESThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Part timeContract Duration: (If applicable)

7 monthsNumber of Positions:

1Union:

CUPE Local 786Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$27.25 - $27.25Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to SundayTime of Day:

Days, NightsShift:

Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, PM 19:00

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication Dates

Opening Date:

2026-08-13Closing Date:

2026-08-20

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested nursing, paramedic, undergraduate medical, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy students to join our Enhanced Extern Program. This is an exciting employment opportunity for these students to work in a clinical environment where they can develop and consolidate competencies to prepare to transition into a future registered role upon completion of their studies.

Successful candidates will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections within interprofessional environment in a hospital setting.

The Clinical

Extern may be considered for career opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Extern are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of interprofessional team and provide patient-centred care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional and who reports to the unit manager.

The Clinical

Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the organizational Mission, Vision and Values in alignment with the outlined , while considering the limitations in their ability to perform controlled acts as authorized by the professional colleges.

The Clinical

Externs will be hired on a contract part-time basis and the hours of work will be determined based on individual availability and unit needs which will include day/evening/night and weekend shifts.

- The Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) – Charlton Campus





- PES is part of the general Emergency department at the Charlton Campus and provides exemplary mental health care for patients across the lifespan within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment. Services include assessment, diagnostic clarification, and coordination of outpatient follow-up and facilitation of admission when required.

Key Qualifications/Job Requirements: Must be enrolled in the following programs:

- Registered Nurse (RN) Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Students enrolled in their final year of study with an accredited nursing program OR
- Undergraduate Medical Students in the final year of a program; recent Canadian Medical Graduates awaiting start of residency OR
- Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program

- Occupational Therapy Students

- Physiotherapy Students

- Current certificate in BLS
- Completion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHH

- Demonstrated IPAC practices
- Evidence of good academic standing with enrolled program
- Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements
- Ability to communicate in a confidential, skilled, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteers
- Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation
- Acquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education




- Demonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Excellent attendance record

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (eg. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers
- Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning. These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows:

- Patient Care Activities: In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professional:

- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)
- Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.)
- Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity

- Answering call bells
- Taking patients’ Vital Signs, height and weight
- Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds
- Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse

- Activation, companionship, and social engagement
- Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).

📌 Clinical Extern - PES (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada