Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District
Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016
to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and
resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system
of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview
Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.
Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute
and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew
County.
Clinical Externs are employed as unregulated care providers,
working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, to enhance
and effectively support safety and quality of care for patients and residents
of the MRHA. This program is open to clinical learners including students of
nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and
paramedic programs. This provides them with opportunities 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. The program is designed to provide supernumerary support.
Clinical Externs do not replace staff or staffing shortages.
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
• Commitment to excellence, quality and safety.
• Ability to promote effective and respectful communication
to foster interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a
team environment.
• Effectively able to manage competing priorities and meet
deadlines.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with
patient and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the
organization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that is
conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Extern will be working in the capacity as an
unregulated health care provider. Clinical Externs work in collaboration with a
unit clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed
registered health professional.
Assists the unit clinical team in a team-based model of care
to provide support to the patient care teams by assisting with basic clinical
tasks including:
• Performing vital signs under supervision.
• Documenting all interventions for patient care.
• Provide mouth care.
• Observe and reporting changes in patient’s condition.
• Lifting, positioning, turning, transferring, and
ambulating patients.
• Transporting patients and specimens as required.
• Weighing patients.
• Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting.
• Bed making.
• Responding to patient requests, including call bells.
• Assisting with emergency situations as directed.
• Providing one-on-one observation and care of designated
patients.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in and/or have completed one of the
following:
• Any year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program.
• Any year of an approved practical nursing program.
• Completed the second year of a paramedic program.
• Completed a minimum of one semester of an occupational
therapy program.
• Completed a minimum of one semester of a physiotherapy
program.
• Completed second or third year of a respiratory therapy
program.
• Internationally Trained Nurse (without a CNO license).
• Current BCLS.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe patient lift and
transfer practices.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support
and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the
patient’s condition.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to maintain dignity and self-esteem of patients
and families in delivery of care.
• Proficient computer/technological skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, request assistance when
required, and to adapt to change rapidly.
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an
acute clinical area (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of performing vital signs, sterility and
aseptic technique and established Infection Control and Occupational Health and
Safety practices (preferred).
We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment
practices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitment
process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mrha.ca to let us know how we may
assist you.
Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, all
applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a
valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds
under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or
volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of
either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,
or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or
exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.
Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed to
fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe
that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhances
the quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We are
dedicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,
respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplace
where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providing
integrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of our
communities.