Kemptville District Hospital is seeking multiple Clinical Externs to join our growing team. Gain valuable experience working in either our Emergency Department or Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit.

Funded by the Ministry of Health’s Enhanced Extern Program, the Clinical Extern is employed as an unregulated care provider, working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, to enhance and effectively support safety and quality of care for patients of KDH. This program is open to clinical learners including students of nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy programs. This provides the clinical learner with an opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop important skills for a career in health care, gain patient care experience, and to work with and learn from our incredible nursing and allied health team.

Why should you work at KDH?

• Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements
• Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees)
• HOOPP Pension program
• Reimbursement for recertification of BCLS, ACLS, and TNCC
• Internal cross-training opportunities
• Regular meetings with managers to engage and provide feedback
• Recognition programs
• Long service awards
• Employee discounts through corporate partnerships
• Small rural community hospital with a wide variety of services that has a big impact on regional programs
• 20 minutes south of Ottawa on the 416 going against traffic = easy commute
• Rural living with all the amenities of city life

Key Responsibilities:

• Attends to the personal care, nutritional, emotional, mobility, and safety needs of patients.
• Bed Linen Changes
• Personal Care and Grooming
• Toileting
• Answering Bells
• Passing/Collecting Trays
• Stocking Supplies/Carts
• Obtain/Document Vital Signs
• Obtain/Document Weights
• Ambulation/Transfers
• Portering
• Emptying Catheters/Ostomy
• Documenting Intake and Output
• Glucoscans/QC Checks
• Assist with Feeding/Snacks
• Assist with Repositioning
• Assist with Mechanical Lift
• Observe/Report Changes in Patient Condition to Registered Staff
• Directed to Assist with Emergency Situations
• Participates in learning opportunities with Manager/Registered Nurse mentor
• Other duties as delegated by their Manager/Registered Nurse mentor

Qualifications:

• BScN students – Must have completed their 1st year of studies;
• Practical Nursing students – Must have completed their 2nd year of studies;
• Current BCLS;

Wage:

$17.46/hour

Kemptville District Hospital recognizes that bias and discrimination are barriers to the equitable treatment of individuals and groups in our society. Fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our people, perspectives, policies, and programs will help to achieve our mission. We are committed to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of all staff and team members who respect and reflect the diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of Canada’s population. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where our team feels empowered to bring their whole self to work every day.

Please note: In order to work in a healthcare facility, the Public Hospitals Act 1990, Regulation 965 requires all employees to provide proof of up-to-date immunization/vaccines for the following diseases: Tuberculin Skin Testing (TB), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (DTap), Influenza (during flu season) and three COVID shots. This proof must be provided to our Occupational Health Office in order to be cleared to work.

Kemptville District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please contact Debbie Allingham at 613-258-6133 x200 or dallingham@kdh.on.ca.

Submit your resumé and covering letter by mail, fax or email to:

Mail:
Manager, Human Resources/Labour Relations
Kemptville District Hospital
2675 Concession Rd., PO Box 2007,
Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0
Fax: 613.258.7853
Email: hr@kdh.on.ca

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All information submitted will be kept in strict confidence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you submit your resumé you will be considered for all open positions for which you qualify. We thank all candidates for their interest in opportunities with KDH. Please be advised that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in Kemptville District Hospital. We are committed to providing an environment that is respectful to all. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.