## About Humber River Health 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, eliminating inefficiencies, and reducing the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. ## The Role We are currently looking for a **Student Nurse Extern** to be a part of our **Alternative Level of Care (ALC) facility** at the Church Reactivation Care Centre. This is a temporary part-time position expected to run until **March 31, 2027**. You will work rotating shifts of 8 or 12 hours, covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends. The salary is **$17.60 per hour**. ### What You'll Do As a Student Nurse Extern, you will be an unregulated healthcare worker providing direct personal support to HRH patients. You will be responsible for basic care activities of daily living—such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and more—for up to 10 patients each shift. In a mental health setting, you may also assist with delivering meals, supporting visitor policies, and laundry services. Under the guidance of a recreation therapist, you might support therapeutic programming on inpatient units. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in accordance with department policies and procedures. Documentation of activities of daily living (ADLs), including intake and output, and relevant patient communication will be part of your duties. Please note that this role does **not** involve performing or being delegated regulated acts such as medication administration, vital signs, assessments, etc. Any clinical concerns must be immediately reported to your direct supervisor. ### Who We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you should be currently enrolled in **years 2–4 of a nursing program of studies**. You must hold current CPR certification. Excellent communication and exceptional customer service skills are essential. You must be a team player who works well with others and can accurately and effectively communicate with inter-professional healthcare team members. A demonstrated understanding of technology use is important. You should be able to provide basic assistive care with frequent supervision and ongoing mentoring from an RN or RPN. Mandatory compliance with HRH training—including Privacy & Confidentiality requirements, WHMIS, Fire & Safety, and hand hygiene modules—is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment in assessing difficult situations, and an excellent attendance and discipline-free record are expected. An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. ### Why Join Us? At Humber River Health, we are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician, and volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. Our dedication to high-quality patient care demonstrates our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do—and to address systemic barriers—we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and seniors. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.