Position DetailsJob Number:JR02218Department:GIM Clinical Teaching Unit 4 Mary GraceThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Part timeContract Duration: (If applicable)6 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:CUPE Local 786Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$27.8 - $27.8ScheduleWork Days:Monday to SundayTime of Day:Days, NightsShift:Hours -12, RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)AM 07:00, PM 19:00Reason for Posting:Posting is for a new roleApplication DatesOpening Date: Closing Date: Job DescriptionJob 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 job description, while considering the limitations in their ability to perform controlled acts as authorized by the skilled 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.Acute Medicine:4MG, 4BD, 5MG – Charlton CampusThe General Internal Medicine Unit is a highly rated clinical teaching unit focusing on acute medical care and geriatric assessment. Program services include those provided by general internal medicine (GIM), the geriatric assessment team (GAT) and the palliative care team (PCT).



The program provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care to a diverse patient mix embracing all age categories, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and educational levels.The patient population served by the general internal medicine program team includes patients with undifferentiated medical illnesses, multiple co-morbidities requiring expertise outside the scope of a single primary care physician, specialist or sub-specialist. Special needs of the frail elderly are addressed as well as needs for medical consultation/management during surgical admission, acute medical illness that warrant admission, investigation and urgent intervention, palliation and those with complex individualized discharge planning requirements.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 programRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN)



Students enrolled in their final year of study with an accredited nursing program ORCurrent certificate in BLSCompletion of any orientation and mandatory training provided by SJHHDemonstrated IPAC practicesEvidence of good academic standing with enrolled programEvidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placementsAbility to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, families, staff, physicians, students and volunteersAbility to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultationAcquired competencies to provide safe, high quality and compassionate care reflective of level of formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and VisionDemonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal educationDemonstrated attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all personsDemonstrated excellent organizational and time-management skillsExcellent attendance recordDuties/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 ProvidersCarry 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 professionals:Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.G. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning,

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