About the role#
Humber River Health is looking for a Student Nurse Extern to join the 6 West Intensive Care Unit. This is a temporary part-time, paid position that provides direct personal support to patients. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses to assist with basic care needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic care and activities of daily living for up to 6 patients, including bathing, feeding, and toileting.
- Document patient activities of daily living, including intake and output records.
- Communicate relevant patient information to the healthcare team.
- Report any clinical concerns immediately to your direct supervisor.
- Note that this role does not involve performing regulated acts such as medication administration or clinical assessments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in years 2-4 of a nursing program.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Ability to provide assistive care with frequent supervision and mentoring.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work well within an inter-professional healthcare team.
- Comfort using technology in a clinical setting.
- Mandatory completion of training modules including Privacy and Confidentiality, WHMIS, Fire and Safety, and hand hygiene.
- A record of good work attendance.
- Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in health practices is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilson Site, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and nights.
- Term: Rolling, with a current contract end date of March 31, 2026.
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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