Student Nurse Extern, Medical Imaging (10)

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

 

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.  

 

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

 

We are currently looking for Student Nurse Externs to be a part of our Medical Imaging Program! 

 

Employment Status: Temporary Part-TimeDuration: March 2027 - subject to change as per Management Rights.Hours of Work: 12 hour shifts on weekdays (e.g., 7:30 am – 7:30 p.m.), and 8 hour shifts on weekends (8:00 am-4:00 pm)— subject to change as per Management RightsLocation: Humber River Health, Hennick Humber Hospital (Wilson Site)Labour Group: Non Union

Salary Range: $17.600Reporting Relationship: Manager, Medical Imaging

 

Position Responsibilities:

 

The Student Nurse Extern role is an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. Student Nurse Externs will be responsible for the provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as toileting, dressing, ambulation, etc.). The Student Nurse Extern may work under the supervision of the Registered Nurses in accordance to department policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Extern will also be responsible for assisting patient and family needs, provide assistance and escalate as needed, as well as relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care for. The Student Nurse Extern will not perform or be delegated any regulated acts (medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc.). The Student Nurse Extern will immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.

 

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be currently enrolled  years 2-4 of their nursing program of studies
• Current CPR certification required
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must be a team player (works well with others)
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter-professional healthcare team members
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology
• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules
• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

 

Why choose Humber River Health?

 

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

 

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

 

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

 

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

 

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.