Student healthcare externs support patients through compassionate care, clinical assessments, and teamwork at Charlton Campus in Hamilton.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton offers a six-month, part time contract in Complex Care 5 and 8 Tower. Under direct or indirect supervision, externs assist with daily care, comfort, mobility, skin integrity, and social engagement. The unit serves patients requiring complex continuing or alternate-level care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide assistance with daily living activities under supervision
- Answer call bells and participate in comfort rounds
- Complete falls risk, pain, Braden, and CAM assessments
- Contribute to existing care plan interventions
- Report findings and safety concerns to supervising nurses

Requirements:

- RN students must be enrolled in years two through four
- RPN students must be in their final study year
- Occupational therapy and physiotherapy students may apply
- Demonstrate critical thinking, organization, and time management skills
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams

Develop supervised patient-care experience while supporting independence, functioning, dignity, and quality of life in complex care.

📌 Student Healthcare Extern Patient Care (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph
📍 Canada