Clinical Nursing Extern 2026

Position Summary

This posting is to create a pool of candidates for Externs Roles.

Nursing Clinical Externs at Quinte Health are nursing students nearing the end of their education who are supported by a supervising nurse and work as unregulated health care providers to assist the interprofessional team in providing patient care. Working as a Clinical Extern at Quinte Health will allow you to apply nursing theory and knowledge youve gained so far to further develop your nursing competencies as you complete your education.

Required

Enrolled in a Registered Nursing Program (RN) and entering the 3rd or 4th year of the Program or Enrolled in a Registered Practical Nursing Program (RPN) and entering the final year of the Program
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have
received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following:
oare in any year of study in a CNO approved program such as a BScN-IEN
program PN-IEN program or
oare completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO
requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing Entry-to-Practice Competencies Evidence of Safe Practice Evidence of English Language Proficiency) or
ohave completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program or micro-credentialing) and are waiting to write their registration exam.
Current CPR or BLS certificate
Recent experience in acute care is preferred.
Evidence of good academic standing including one professional or academic nursing reference
Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review)

Duties

Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered nurse/registered practical nurse to ensure that they have the knowledge skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties supporting direct patient care.
Practicing in compliance with Quinte Health policy and procedures and best practices within the nursing profession.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship patients and families in delivery of patient centered care
Completes timely documentation within practice parameters in accordance with College of Nurses Standards.
Adapts and adheres to the values of Quinte Health while promoting and advocating for an enhanced patient experience.
Maintaining professional competence by completing regular professional development and education as indicated.
Participates in unit/department and Quinte Health quality improvement initiatives
Adheres to a safe and healthy workplace and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adheres to health and safety related policy and procedures.
Request assistance with consults and collaborates on assigned duties whenever necessary.
Strict adherence to patient privacy and confidentiality
Assists the care team with:
Provision of care for patients within an interprofessional environment including but not limited to:
Performs physical assessments and obtains vital signs measurements
Obtains ECGs and applies cardiac monitoring equipment
IV checks assessment discontinuing and removal priming IV tubing
Provides catheter care assessment discontinuing and removal of urinary catheters
Use of bladder scanner and Doppler
Collecting specimen samples and swabs
Assists with discharge planning including patient teaching
Performing simple dressings and removing sutures/staples
Health promotion teaching and coaching to patients care partners and families
Assists nursing staff with more complex procedures not considered part of extern practice
Other care activities including:
Hygiene activities including bathing oral care incontinence care
Lifting turning positioning transporting and ambulating
Provides preventative measures to decrease pressure injury and fall risk
Set up meals and assistance with feeding
Answer call bells provide comfort measures including intentional rounding and report changes or concerns to staff nurse
Keep environment clean tidy and free of hazards
Stocking supplies PPE etc.

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to high-quality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.

Quinte Healths four hospitals are the heart of our communities delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team were passionate about improving lives and expanding access to high-quality healthcare. Our staff physicians and volunteers dont just work herewe live grow and thrive here. If youre compassionate and driven we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
Required Occasionally lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50 pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
Required Constantly standing
Required Frequently walking bending/stooping
Required Occasionally sitting twisting/turning bending crouching/squatting kneeling
Required Rarely balancing climbing
Dexterity
Required Frequently forward shoulder movements gripping/grasping pinching neck elbow shoulder wrist and back normal range of motion
Required Occasionally fine finger movements shoulder movements (up/down)
Required Rarely foot action

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.