Position DetailsJob Number:JR02367Department:Forensic General Unit 1This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)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:Holidays, Monday to SundayTime of Day:Days, Evenings, NightsShift:Hours -12Shift Start: (If applicable)AM 07:00, AM 09:00, 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 Qualified 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 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.Forensic Psychiatry – West 5th CampusForensic Psychiatry, a subspecialty of psychiatry, focuses on the relationship between psychiatry and the law, and deals specifically with a multitude of medicolegal issues including fitness to stand trial, capacity/competence, criminal responsibility, assessment of malingering, expert witness testimony, responsibility in civil actions,



and risk assessment and management of violence. Our clinical staff who specialize in this area have strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients with complex clinical presentations, particularly with psychotic illnesses, addictions and personality disorders including Psychopathy. Fundamental to this subspecialty is expert knowledge of legislation that governs all acts pertaining to the assessment and treatment of patients as well as expertise in documenting and presenting clinical opinions and recommendations in theThe Forensic Psychiatry Program currently operates 114 inpatient beds (22 Assessment and 92 Rehabilitation/Recovery).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 ORUndergraduate Medical Students in the final year of a program; recent Canadian MedicalGraduates awaiting start of residency OROccupational Therapy StudentsCurrent 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, 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 professional:Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.G. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.)Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning,

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