HUMBER RIVER HEALTH. LIGHTING NEW WAYS IN HEALTHCARE.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
We are currently looking for Student Nurse Extern to be a part of our Emergency Department.
Employment Status: Temporary Part-Time
Duration: March 31, 2026
Hours of Work: Rotating shifts, 8 or 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends
Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Labour Group: Non Union
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Emergency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate must be currently enrolled years 2-4 of their nursing program of studies
• Current CPR certification required
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must be a team player (works well with others)
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate with the inter-professional healthcare team members
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of technology
• Ability to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Mandatory compliance with HRH training- Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, hand hygiene modules
• Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Good work attendance

The Student Nurse Extern role is an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. Student Nurse Externs will be responsible for the provision of basic care (activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) needs for up to 10 patients each. The Student Nurse Extern may work under the supervision of both Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in accordance to department policies and procedures. The Student Nurse Extern will also be responsible for the documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as intake and output, and relevant communication for patients in which they have provided care for. The Student Nurse Extern will not perform or be delegated any regulated acts (medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc.). The Student Nurse Extern will immediately report any clinical concerns to their direct supervisor.