Clinical Extern - Full Time Opportunities
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Number:
J0725-0953
Job Title:
Clinical Extern - Full Time Opportunities
Department:
Performance Excellence
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Approximate End Date:
January 4, 2026
Job Category:
Nursing
Union:
SEIU
Open Positions:
2
Salary:
$25.24 - $25.24/Hour
Hours of Work:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Position Summary
The Clinical Extern (Extern) is a transitional role which allows students to develop the knowledge, skill and judgement to work toward the scope of practice of regulated staff. The externship allows students to participate in socio-cultural environment, building on skills of communication, interprofessional collaboration and problem-solving development. The program supports clinical learning and professional development into regulated health care roles.
Externs are employed by the hospital as unregulated health care providers and provide client-centered care to patients and their families. Externs contribute to plans of care, document, provide on-going support, and assist registered nursing staff to enhance the functioning of the nursing team.
Externs work within a unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision by an appointed registered nursing professional. Externs may perform pre-identified Controlled Acts as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated by a supervising regulated health care professional (HCP) who is authorized to perform them.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist registered staff with care of patients with predictable outcomes
- Contribute to ongoing patient assessment and care, including but not limited to measuring vital signs, maintaining and removing of IVs, completion of screening tools
- Report any issues, concerns, and changes patient status in a timely fashion to the supervising regulated HCP
- Assist patients with repositioning, transferring, and ambulating after receiving appropriate education as per hospital policy
- Safely operate assistive devices as per hospital policy, including but not limited to bath chairs, specialized mattresses, and mechanical lifts
- Assist with patient feeding, meal trays retrieval, and accurate recording of nutritional intake
- Provide measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
- Facilitate patient comfort and safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and free of hazards
- Update patient communication boards
- Assist with after death care
- Document care provided, as per OSMH policy
- Maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care
- Practice behaviours consistent with OSMH’s mission, vision and values
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager
Qualifications
Education:
- Nursing Student:
o between second and fourth year of a CNO approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or
o in final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program
-
Respiratory Therapy Student: entering final year of studies
-
BLS Certification required
Qualities:
-
Physical and emotional health suitable for demands of patient care
-
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
-
Good work ethic, work performance, and attendance record
Competencies:
- Strong English verbal and written communication
- Ability to interact with the public in a respectful manner
- Ability to collaborate as a team member
- Ability to accept direction
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, effectively and safely in a controlled environment
- Computer and other job-related technology literacy
- Demonstrated open availability, flexibility and reliability
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking and time-management skills
- Knowledge and practice of isolation procedures
- Understanding of knowledge and skill limitations, and when to request assistance with assigned duties
- Understanding of policies/procedures and legislation associated with role
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development
Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
Closing Statement
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Are you a New Graduate with outstanding student loans? OSMH is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Please click here for more information.
Are you interested in this job?
About Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of Ontario’s lake country, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) provides health services to the people of Orillia and the surrounding area as its primary community hospital. It also provides regional specialized services to people throughout the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) and beyond.
As the second largest hospital in Simcoe Muskoka, OSMH's team of over 1,500 employees, 240 credentialed staff and 350 volunteers that provide exceptional, high quality care closer to home.
OSMH recognized areas of expertise:
- Medical
- Surgical and critical care
- Seniors healthcare services
- Adult mental health
- Paedatrics and perinatal care
- Specialize in orthopaedic surgery and kidney care
Our focus is not only on recruiting qualified candidates but also to find those who share our vision, mission and values and ultimately want to be a part of the community and organization that is OSMH.
Our values define our behavior, what we stand for and what we expect from ourselves and each other.
We value TRUST. The trust of our team members, patients, partners and our community is most important to us. We commit to being open, authentic and accountable for our actions.
We value COURAGE. In true Soldiers’ Spirit, we stand as one community to acknowledge what doesn’t work and accept the challenge to make it better. We commit to doing the right thing, even if it isn’t the easy thing.
We value TEAMWORK. By working together, we can achieve excellence. We commit to making ourselves and each other better, every day.
Whether you are looking for a specific career path, newly graduated or eager for a new challenge, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial is a great place to start!
Soldiers' offers competitive benefits and salary, continuing education opportunities, new graduate initiatives for nurses, and team support to grow within your selected career path.
We are ready when you are. Come for the job, stay for the team.
Clinical Extern - Full Time Opportunities
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Number:
J0725-0953
Job Title:
Clinical Extern - Full Time Opportunities
Department:
Performance Excellence
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Approximate End Date:
January 4, 2026
Job Category:
Nursing
Union:
SEIU
Open Positions:
2
Salary:
$25.24 - $25.24/Hour
Hours of Work:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Share
Position Summary
The Clinical Extern (Extern) is a transitional role which allows students to develop the knowledge, skill and judgement to work toward the scope of practice of regulated staff. The externship allows students to participate in socio-cultural environment, building on skills of communication, interprofessional collaboration and problem-solving development. The program supports clinical learning and professional development into regulated health care roles.
Externs are employed by the hospital as unregulated health care providers and provide client-centered care to patients and their families. Externs contribute to plans of care, document, provide on-going support, and assist registered nursing staff to enhance the functioning of the nursing team.
Externs work within a unit nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision by an appointed registered nursing professional. Externs may perform pre-identified Controlled Acts as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) of Ontario delegated by a supervising regulated health care professional (HCP) who is authorized to perform them.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist registered staff with care of patients with predictable outcomes
- Contribute to ongoing patient assessment and care, including but not limited to measuring vital signs, maintaining and removing of IVs, completion of screening tools
- Report any issues, concerns, and changes patient status in a timely fashion to the supervising regulated HCP
- Assist patients with repositioning, transferring, and ambulating after receiving appropriate education as per hospital policy
- Safely operate assistive devices as per hospital policy, including but not limited to bath chairs, specialized mattresses, and mechanical lifts
- Assist with patient feeding, meal trays retrieval, and accurate recording of nutritional intake
- Provide measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
- Facilitate patient comfort and safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and free of hazards
- Update patient communication boards
- Assist with after death care
- Document care provided, as per OSMH policy
- Maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients and families in delivery of care
- Practice behaviours consistent with OSMH’s mission, vision and values
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager
Qualifications
Education:
- Nursing Student:
o between second and fourth year of a CNO approved Baccalaureate Nursing (BScN or BN) program, or
o in final year of a Practical Nursing (PN) program
-
Respiratory Therapy Student: entering final year of studies
-
BLS Certification required
Qualities:
-
Physical and emotional health suitable for demands of patient care
-
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
-
Good work ethic, work performance, and attendance record
Competencies:
- Strong English verbal and written communication
- Ability to interact with the public in a respectful manner
- Ability to collaborate as a team member
- Ability to accept direction
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, effectively and safely in a controlled environment
- Computer and other job-related technology literacy
- Demonstrated open availability, flexibility and reliability
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking and time-management skills
- Knowledge and practice of isolation procedures
- Understanding of knowledge and skill limitations, and when to request assistance with assigned duties
- Understanding of policies/procedures and legislation associated with role
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development
Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
Closing Statement
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Are you a New Graduate with outstanding student loans? OSMH is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Please click here for more information.
Are you interested in this job?
About Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of Ontario’s lake country, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) provides health services to the people of Orillia and the surrounding area as its primary community hospital. It also provides regional specialized services to people throughout the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) and beyond.
As the second largest hospital in Simcoe Muskoka, OSMH's team of over 1,500 employees, 240 credentialed staff and 350 volunteers that provide exceptional, high quality care closer to home.
OSMH recognized areas of expertise:
- Medical
- Surgical and critical care
- Seniors healthcare services
- Adult mental health
- Paedatrics and perinatal care
- Specialize in orthopaedic surgery and kidney care
Our focus is not only on recruiting qualified candidates but also to find those who share our vision, mission and values and ultimately want to be a part of the community and organization that is OSMH.
Our values define our behavior, what we stand for and what we expect from ourselves and each other.
We value TRUST. The trust of our team members, patients, partners and our community is most important to us. We commit to being open, authentic and accountable for our actions.
We value COURAGE. In true Soldiers’ Spirit, we stand as one community to acknowledge what doesn’t work and accept the challenge to make it better. We commit to doing the right thing, even if it isn’t the easy thing.
We value TEAMWORK. By working together, we can achieve excellence. We commit to making ourselves and each other better, every day.
Whether you are looking for a specific career path, newly graduated or eager for a new challenge, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial is a great place to start!
Soldiers' offers competitive benefits and salary, continuing education opportunities, new graduate initiatives for nurses, and team support to grow within your selected career path.
We are ready when you are. Come for the job, stay for the team.