Clinical Extern, Collaborative Practice (Respiratory Therapy)

Position: Clinical Extern - Respiratory Therapy Student

Department: Collaborative Practice

Position Status: Temporary Part Time

Temporary Contract End Date : March 2026

Union: NON-UNION

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of work: To participate in this position, we ask that you complete a minimum of 8 hours of work each pay period .

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We offer competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Clinical Extern is an unregulated health care provider working under the supervision of registered health care professionals. They will work within a changing environment in interprofessional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care. The Clinical Extern will develop their competencies through learning, education, experience and reflective practice. As part of our ongoing commitment to professional growth and development, Clinical Externs may be considered for future opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Respiratory Therapy Student in 2nd or 3rd year of training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education, administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

WHO YOU ARE:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with all levels of staff and the community.
• Excellent issues management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands at a time.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use good judgement, and as a team member.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfilment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.