Position Details

Job Number:

JR02367

Department:

Forensic General Unit 1

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

6 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$27.8 - $27.8

Schedule

Work Days:

Holidays, Monday to Sunday

Time of Day:

Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift:

Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, AM 09:00, PM 19:00

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a current role

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-08

Closing Date:

2026-10-15

Job Description

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 Professionaland 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 authorizedby the professional colleges. The ClinicalExterns 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 Campus
- Forensic 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 the
- TheForensic Psychiatry Program currently operates 114 inpatientbeds (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 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
- Occupational Therapy 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, professional, 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 formaleducation and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formaleducation
- 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, etc) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accor

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