Clinical Extern, Temp Pt

  • Chatham-Kent
  • Chatham Kent Health Alliance

(Knowledge, Skill, Experience) Applicants must be one of the following:

  • RN or RPN student in any year of study
  • Paramedic student in 2nd year of study
  • Respiratory Therapy student in 2nd or 3rd year of study
  • Physiotherapy student in any year of study
  • Occupational Therapy student in any year of study
  • Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
  • Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
  • Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to customers and continuous quality improvement
  • Proven ability to work independently in a changing environment, manage interruptions and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)

  • Work with unit nurses to ensure knowledge, skills and judgement needed to perform all actions/duties are met
  • Provide assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per policy
  • Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
  • Monitoring patient that is in restraints
  • Monitoring patients that require 1-1 observation
  • Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards
  • Demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

  • CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources._