Summer Student – NAHSS Program
| Salary | $14.39 an hour |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Vacancy | 2 |
| Job ID | 59085385 |
| Employer name | |
| Posted Date | 02-06-2021 |
| Expired at | 02-03-2022 |
Description
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The Nursing and Allied Health Summer Student (MAHSS) will assist with several process improvement projects under the supervision of the Clinical Manager of the Sears Cancer Clinic specifically related to the Leukemia and Lymphoma patient population. The student will work with an interdisciplinary team and play an important role in data collection and analysis and supporting recommendations for improved clinic flow and patient care.
The NAHSS program specifies that all students will have the following responsibilities;
- Must attend summer student lectureships/relevant education rounds
- Present a poster at the summer student poster day
- Submit a one-page project report at the end of the contract
Here’s What You Need:
- Availability to work 35 hr/week for length of project – combination of virtually and on site at SickKids
- Enrolled in an undergraduate Nursing program, or other undergraduate program with an interest in healthcare
- Experience with Excel
- Interest in Oncology, patient and family experience and process improvement
Employment Type: Full Time, Summer contract (6-8 weeks)
Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.
If requested, SickKids is proud to make available accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the interview and assessment process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How to Apply
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