Clinical Extern - Nursing (Oakville)

Job Description The Clinical Extern role a transitional role where nursing students can gain clinical expertise, specialty knowledge and self-confidence, as well as build on collaboration and communication skills. Clinical Externs are unregulated health care providers and function to enhance team dynamics and contribute to overall patient care. Practice in a team based model of care to provide support to the patient care teams, by assisting with basic clinical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse Participates in patient assessments Assiststhe Care Team with: Bathing/hygiene and Personal Care Turning and Repositioning Transfers using Lifts and other transfer devices - (as 2nd person and if directly supervised by a regulated healthcare provider) Basic Skin Care Setting up Patients for meals and assisting patients where necessary (i.e., open packages, food containers etc.) and assisting with feeding. Completes purposeful rounding and reports to nurse Answer call bells, addressing patient concerns where appropriate and advising nursing staff when nursing assistance is required Contributes to transfer of accountability Orientate patients and family to the emergency department environment, providing information about the room, and unit routines as appropriate. Assist families to locate rooms, cafeteria, waiting areas and other hospital areas as appropriate Qualifications Baccalaureate Nursing Program (RN) in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study or Practical Nursing Program in final year of study Will also accept final year of accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program) Completed recent clinical placement at Halton Healthcare preferred Demonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directed Demonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills Demonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation. Additional Information 50 Positions Hours: Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts, (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $23.98 to $29.44 per hour Date Posted: May 19, 2026 Internal application deadline: May 26, 2026 REF3479Z Halton Healthcare is an equal prospect employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we''d like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare''s career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcares Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ndcb0