Clinical Extern

Cornwall Community Hospital View all jobs

  • Cornwall, ON
  • $26.52-27.31 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 2 hours ago
Job Posting Number:J0426-0453Job Title:Clinical ExternJob Category:NursingUnit:Clinical NursingJob Type:Temporary Part TimeOpen Positions:1City, Province, Country:Cornwall, Ontario, CanadaDate Posted:April 16, 2026Available Shifts:
  • Various - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:April 23, 2026Salary:$26.52 - $27.31/HourUnion:CUPECornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
  • Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
  • People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
  • Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.Summary of responsibilitiesCornwall Community Hospital is participating in a Ministry of Health initiative to hire Clinical Externs through the Enhanced Extern Program. This transitional program was developed to support human resources and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, develop important skills for a career in health care, gain patient experience, and to work and learn from our nursing and allied health teams.Clinical Externs are employed as unregulated care providers (UCP), working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, to enhance and effectively support safety and quality of care for patients at CCH. This program is open to clinical learners who are actively enrolled in nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and/or paramedic program.This program is designed to provide supernumerary support. Clinical Externs do not replace staff or staffing shortages.Hours:
Maximum 45 bi-weekly hoursShifts:
Days/evenings and weekends (7.5 and 11.25 hours shifts)Responsibilities:
- The clinical extern will be working in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider (UCP). Clinical externs work in collaboration with a unit clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed registered health professional
- Assists the unit clinical team in a team-based model of care to provide support to the patient care teams by assisting patients with:
- Mobility assistance (i.e., lifting, turning, positioning, ambulating, etc.)
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (i.e., feeding, dressing, etc.)
- Provision of measures to ensure skin integrity
- Assistance with comfort measures
- Activation, companionship, and social engagement
- Other care activities as needed and appropriate for clinical area and population servedRequirements of the job- Currently enrolled in and/or completed one of the following:
- Nursing students in any year of study of an approved baccalaureate nursing program
- Nursing students in any year of an approved practical nursing program
- Occupational therapy students in any year of study in a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
- Paramedic students in second year of study in a training program approved Paramedic Program
- Physiotherapy students in any year of study in a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC)
- Respiratory Therapy students in their second and third year of a training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education
- Internationally Trained Nurse (without CNO licensure)
- Current BCLS
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated responsibility and skills to work independently
- Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and transfer practices - Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communication any concerns or changes in the patient's condition
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care
- Proficient computer/technological skills
- Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when required, and adapt to change rapidly

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