Posting Period: September 21, 2026, to October 11, 2026

Who We Are

For 150 years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in world‐class care. As an acute tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital, LHSC provides leading‐edge medical care to people from across western Ontario and beyond. LHSC is located just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit in the city of London which is known for its beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.

Our team of more than 17,000 physicians, staff, learners and volunteers works tirelessly to support patients as they navigate their unique health‐care journeys. As one of Canada's largest acute‐care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a renowned centre of innovation with a history of groundbreaking research that has influenced how people are cared for around the world.

With nearly 1 million annual patient visits across University, Victoria and Children's Hospitals, LHSC provides compassionate leading‐edge care and is proud of our strong regional, national and international partnerships. For more information, please visit

Job Summary

LHSC's Nursing Clinical Extern Program is seeking motivated nursing students who are ready to take the next step in building the foundation for a rewarding nursing career. As a Nursing Clinical Extern, you will join an interprofessional clinical team and gain meaningful, hands‐on experience in an acute care hospital while developing the skills, confidence and skilled insight essential for future nursing practice.

Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital, you will contribute to high‐quality,



patient‐centred care while gaining valuable exposure to bedside nursing, team‐based care and the operational flow of a large academic health sciences centre.

The Clinical Extern role is designed to support your growth and help prepare you for the transition from nursing student to nursing professional. Through supervised practice, you will strengthen foundational competencies such as clinical communication, teamwork, collaboration, time management and the development of therapeutic relationships with patients and families. You will also gain insight into clinical decision‐making, care coordination and the critical role nurses play within complex healthcare environments.

Clinical Externs work in the capacity of an unregulated healthcare provider and collaborate closely with unit nursing and interprofessional teams under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed Regulated Health Provider. Under appropriate supervision, Clinical Externs may perform pre‐identified controlled acts authorised to nursing under Ontario's Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), when delegated by a nursing professional who is authorised to perform them.

More than a student employment opportunity, the Clinical Extern Program offers a meaningful pathway into the nursing profession. It will help you strengthen your clinical confidence,



professional judgement and readiness to transition into future nursing roles while making a positive difference in the experiences of patients and families today.

This position is non‐union. Detailed information about all of our programs and services can be found at

What We Offer:

Rate of Pay: $20.60 per hour

Temporary Full‐Time employees receive a percentage in lieu of vacation and benefits, providing additional compensation on top of regular wages

Status: Temporary Full‐Time (1 Year Contract Length)

Clinical Extern - Nursing roles are hired on a contract basis with an initial one‐year commitment. Contracts may be extended or renewed based on operational needs.

Hours of Work: Clinical Externs will be required to commit to work two (2) shifts per pay period. Work schedules are determined by hospital needs and may include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Hours and scheduling requirements are intended to support both clinical learning and service delivery within an acute care hospital environment.

- Optional enrollment in LHSC's Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
- Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
- Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
- Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.

What You Will Bring:

- Nursing students enrolled in their 2nd year of an approved CNO diploma nursing program (RPN) or 3rd or 4th year of a CNO approved baccalaureate (RN) nursi

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