Clinical Extern - Nursing

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have a number of opportunities for Clinical Extern- Nursing Students to join our Grand River Hospital Team.

How Clinical Extern- Nurses support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

Grand River Hospital is seeking nursing or undergraduate medical students to join the Enhanced Extern Program. The Clinical Externs are unregulated healthcare providers who will be working as part of an interprofessional team and provide patient-centred care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an identified Health Professional.

The Clinical Extern will practice in a manner consistent with the organizational Mission, Vision and Values in alignment with the outlined job description. 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 and weekend shifts. Duties include:

• Practicing under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Healthcare Professional (e.g. RN, RPN, physician, etc.) in a manner consistent with GRH Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers
• Carrying out or assisting with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning.

At Grand River Hospital, our Clinical Extern- Nurses will bring the following:

• BScN or BN program: any year
• PN program: any year
• CNO approved program – EPIEN: any year
• MD program: Final year; Recent Canadian Medical Graduates awaiting start of residency

*** Applicants holding a current certificate of competence in their regulated health profession are not eligible for the clinical extern program ***

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.