Retail Assistant

Description:

Baycrest Health Sciences is seeking Clinical Externs to join its specialized care teams, supporting geriatric and post-acute patients under the supervision of registered nursing staff.

This opportunity is ideal for nursing students (BScN or RPN) looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading healthcare environment that integrates patient care, research, and education focused on brain health and aging.

The externship offers experience across various hospital units, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based care while developing clinical and interpersonal skills in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Available Units:

• Transitional Care Unit (3 East): Supports patients awaiting discharge and promotes health maintenance during transitions.

• Inpatient Psychiatry (4 East): Provides short-term mental health assessment and management for older adults (65+).

• Behavioral Neurology (4 West): Treats adults with neurological and behavioural complexities to improve quality of life.

• Complex Continuing Care (5 West & 6 East): Manages patients with chronic medical conditions in a non-acute setting.

• Palliative Care (6 West): Offers pain and symptom management with emotional and spiritual support for end-of-life care.

• High Tolerance Rehabilitation (7 West): Provides therapy and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions to restore independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient assessments and activities of daily living

• Participate in care planning and evaluation

• Support mobility, lifting, transferring, and ambulation per policy

• Promote skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries

• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment

• Document and report care activities accurately

• Perform delegated tasks under supervision, within knowledge and skill limits

• Support patient independence, dignity, and cultural well-being

• Foster communication with patients, families, and care teams

Qualifications:

• Nursing student in:

  • 2nd–4th year of a CNO-approved BScN program, or

  • Final year of a CNO-approved RPN program

• Demonstrated academic excellence

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices

• Recent clinical placement experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

• Experience with cognitive impairment, dementia, or responsive behaviours preferred

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Basic computer skills (Meditech, Microsoft Word, Excel preferred)

Additional Benefits:

• Eligibility for Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information:

• Union: Non-Union

• Shift Type: Day–Evening (some weekends; subject to change)

• Bi-Weekly Hours: Minimum 15 hours, flexible

• Date Posted: April 7, 2025