Nursing Student (Clinical Externs) Opportunities at BCHS – 9 temporary casual positions available

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two-site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity and are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunites for continuing education and staff development
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not alone
• Wellness matters - Our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The Clinical Extern position will provide Nursing students with relevant experience in patient care while working in a collaborative team environment. Clinical Externs are unregulated healthcare providers and will work as part of an interprofessional team under the supervision of regulated healthcare providers. The Clinical Extern collaborates with the team to provide excellent patient-centred care.

Qualifications:

• Current students enrolled in a Level 2, 3 or 4 of the BScN program, or Semester 3 or 4 of a PN program recognized by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to follow BCHS policies and procedures to guide their clinical practice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lift using appropriate techniques and bend, push and pull using good body

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.