Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

The Ottawa Hospital is looking to recruit up to 50 Clinical Externs!

A Clinical Extern is an unregulated health care provider who provides basic clinical care to patients and their families. They will work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team under the supervision of an appointed regulated healthcare professional. As a result of this program, Clinical Externs become excellent candidates for future recruitment!

This position is temporary until March 30, 2022.

Days and nights, including weekends, 8 and 12 hour shifts. 

Practice in a team-based model of care to provide support to the patient care teams by assisting with basic clinical tasks. Assists the care team with:

• 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;
• Simple dressings under supervision;
• Responding to patient requests, including call bells;
• Assisting with emergency situations as directed;
• Providing one-on-one observation and care of designated patients.

• Currently enrolled in the third year or fourth year of an approved baccalaureate nursing program, or the final year of a practical nursing program, or the second year of a paramedic program;
• Basic knowledge of performing vital signs, sterility and aseptic technique and established Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices;
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute clinical area, preferred;
• Current BLS;
• 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.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in.  We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.