About the role#
This is a temporary part-time position for a Student Nurse Extern within the 10 East & West Inpatient Surgery department. You will provide direct personal support to patients and assist with basic care needs while working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses. This role is paid and involves rotating 12-hour shifts including weekdays, evenings, nights, and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic care for up to 6 patients, including bathing, toileting, and feeding.
- Document activities of daily living such as intake and output.
- Report clinical concerns to your direct supervisor.
- Work collaboratively with the inter-professional healthcare team.
- Complete mandatory training modules including Privacy & Confidentiality, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, and hand hygiene.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in years 2-4 of a nursing program.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use technology effectively.
- Capacity to provide assistive care with frequent supervision and mentoring.
- Good judgment when assessing difficult situations.
- Consistent work attendance.
- Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in health practices is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Status: Temporary part-time through March 2027.
About Humber River Health
Humber River Health operates as a hospital system based in Toronto, Ontario. It serves a community of 850,000 residents in the North West Toronto area. The organization functions as a fully digital hospital that integrates technology with clinical care across departments like cardiology, oncology, and mental health. It maintains formal affiliations with the University of Toronto and Queen's University to support its role as a community academic hospital.
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