Clinical Nursing Extern

**Position Details** **Job Number:**  JR00935 **Department:** Seniors Mental Health Behavioral Harbour North 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):** $27.25 - $27.25 **Schedule** **Work Days:** Monday to Sunday **Time of Day:** Days, Evenings, Nights **Shift:** Hours -12, Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating **Shift Start: (If applicable)** AM 07:00, PM 15:00, PM 19:00 **Reason for Posting:** **Application Dates** **Opening Date:** 2026-07-30 **Closing Date:** 2026-08-06 **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 Professional and 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 authorized by the professional colleges.  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/night and weekend shifts. * Senior’s Mental Health (HN1) – _West 5th Campus_ * Provide patient/family centered nursing care to older adults with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. * The St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Seniors Mental Health Service is a regional leader in the provision of evidence informed care and service to seniors with severe mental illness and the families, caregivers and providers who support them. * Our service provides care for older adults with: * Dementia (e.g. Alzheimer Disease) with associated behavioural complications/responsive behaviours with or without concurrent mental illness * Severe mental illness (e.g. depression, mania, anxiety, psychosis, progressive cognitive disorder etc.) that develops in late life * Chronic, severe mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder etc.) who develop age-related complications * Complex physical health conditions who have developed associated mental illness in late life * Late onset alcohol, substance misuse, or other addiction issues which can be associated with losses in old age and/or mental health conditions. **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 * Respiratory Therapy Students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in a Diploma Program * Occupational Therapy Students * Physiotherapy 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 formal education and in accordance with organizational Mission and Vision * Demonstrated critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal education * 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 (e.g. RN, RPN, Respiratory Therapist etc.) in a manner consistent with SJHH’s Mission, Vision, policies and procedures and in accordance with the CNO Practice Guideline for Working with Unregulated Care Providers * Carry out or assist with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting and optimizing patient independence and functioning. These activities may include both patient care activities and non-patient care activities as follows: **Patient Care Activities:**  * In consultation and collaboration with supervising healthcare professional: * Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.) * Mobility Assistance (lifting, turning, positioning, transfer, ambulation, etc.) * Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity * Answering call bells * Taking patients’ Vital Signs, height and weight * Assistance with comfort measures and involvement in comfort rounds * Contribution to care planning and implementation of existing care plan interventions under direction of the nurse * Activation, companionship, and social engagement * Reporting changes in patient status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse * Falls Risk Assessment * Pain Assessment * Braden Scale Assessment * CAM Assessment * Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and patient population served * Documenting care provided and notified supervising healthcare professional of findings Clinical Externs in their final year or semester of study, upon successful completion of the Clinical Extern Competency Test and educational orientation, may accept delegation of following acts: * Point of Care Testing (POCT) Glucose **Hours of Work:**  Rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends **\*\*NOTE\*\*** _As a reminder, please **note the following weekly availability requirements** for clinical externs:_  **From September 1st to April 30th**: You must work One 12-Hour shift per week **From May 1st to August 31st :** You must work Two 12- Hour shifts per week   For those of you who are accelerating their studies and are attending classes during the summer, you would follow the requirement on 1 x 12 hour shift a week throughout the year.   St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.