Staff Nurse-RN/LPN

Nurse Extern
Competition # : Nursing Externship
Temporary Full-Time, Temporary Part-Time
Inpatient Units
RATE OF PAY: $20.60 per hour
The Nurse Extern will be a member of the health care team providing direct patient care and working under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Nursing Assistant (RN/RPN). The Extern will be assigned and/or buddied with a RN on every shift.
Reporting to the Manager of Patient Care of the respective department, responsibilities will include assisting in personal care of patients, assist in nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the patients physical and emotional condition, assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment for patients and personnel by following safety policies and procedures and will undertake other duties as assigned.
Direct Patient Care (with appropriate supervision):
Providing or assisting with personal hygiene care (including bathing, dressing, shaving and shampooing hair)
Providing for assisting with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per hospital back care program
Practices all patient care procedures in keeping with Infection Control Policies and using universal precautions
Provides ongoing support for the patient and family ( all social supports) using effective communication skills
Responsible for ongoing communication of patient status with RN/RPN
Documents nursing care (activities of daily living) on the flow sheet
Participates in the completion of relevant reports/forms as required by hospital policy(i.Functions as a member of the health care team and develops good working relationships/partnerships with other departments within the hospital.
Maintains dignity and self-esteem of patients in delivery of care
The Nurse Extern must have successfully completed his/her first year and be enrolled in the upcoming year in a recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
Previous experience in a health care setting, preferable a hospital setting
Strong computer skills necessary for power chart and order entry
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Brockville General Hospital will support and assist applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For information or to discuss any specific needs you may have in the interview process or in any testing required of candidates, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com ext. As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. New employees and professional staff are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or provide appropriate medical- or creed-based exemption).