Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse participating in the Clinical Extern Program, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and other regulated healthcare professionals, including assistance with activities of daily living and therapeutic interactions
• Perform duties for which you have received appropriate training and feel confident performing, and must seek guidance whenever uncertain.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, glucometry, and routine monitoring, in accordance with organizational policies and the extern scope of practice
• Documents care activities and observations using approved tools, following extern responsibilities and Homewood guidelines
• Communicates accurately and on time with supervising nurses and actively participates in team huddles, handovers, and patient safety discussions.
• Supports unit operations by stocking supplies, preparing equipment, and keeping patient and work areas clean and organized
• Follows all hospital policies, including privacy, confidentiality, occupational health and safety, professional conduct, scheduling requirements, mandatory training, performance check-ins, and HHC vaccination and PPE policies

What we’re looking for:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BScN or Practical Nursing) in Ontario. (with preference given to year 3 and 4 students)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listener
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong physical assessment skills and demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the healthcare system and the services available for the treatment of mental health and addiction
• Participate in scheduling requirements, mandatory education and training, and performance check-ins as outlined by the Enhanced Extern Program

The pay for this position is $20.60 hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.