Clinical Extern - Icu

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Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Career Development & Education Grant
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program

Clinical Extern – Intensive Care Unit

Union Non-Union

Location Cambridge 

Work Type Temporary Part Time (Multiple Positions Available)

Rate of pay $19.80/hour

Contract End Date  March 31, 2024

Shift 12 Hour Shifts – Days, Nights, Weekends (0700-1900 or 1900-0700)

Summary

Clinical Externs can be clinical learners in any of the following health professional programs nursing (BScN, PN, IEN), paramedic, or medicine (please see alternative clinical extern postings specific to clinical learners in respiratory therapy and physiotherapy/occupational therapy programs). Externs are unregulated health care providers and will work as part of an interprofessional team under supervision of regulated health care providers. This is a paid position as part of the Ontario Government's Enhanced Extern Program (EEP). 

Qualifications

• Paramedic students in second year of an approved Paramedic program
• IENs who have initiated registration with the CNO and have received a CNO letter of direction
• Undergraduate medical students in their final year of a program of medical education leading to the MD degree that has been accredited by6 the CACMS
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Recent graduates from a program of medical education leading to the MD degree that has been accredited by the CACMS and who are awaiting the stat of an accredited residency program
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Nursing Students in any year of study and enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
• Enrolled in a health professional program such as
• Excellent clinical skills and competencies
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Good attendance record

Duties

• Works with unit nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting, and ambulating as per the hospital policy
• Participates as an effective member of an interprofessional team
• Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards
• Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the regulated healthcare professional assigned to them on the unit
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Practices in a manner consistent with organizational policies, professional standards, while taking into account CNO guidance for unregulated care providers
• Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
• Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process. 

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI).

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.