Student Opportunities
Paid Co-operative Students
College and university co-op positions are available in a variety of programs and services of Lakeridge Health. If you are interested in a paid co-op position, check with your program of study or visit our careers site.
Paid Summer Students
A limited number of paid summer student positions are available throughout the hospital. If you are 16 years of age or older, are returning to school the following September and want to gain valuable experience in a hospital setting, visit our job site to register and apply. Summer student applications open Feburary-March.
Clinical Externships:
Clinical Externs are paid positions to help learners gain work experience under supervision. This program offers nursing students an exciting opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real hospital setting—Building hands-on experience, confidence and clinical skills in a supportive, supervised environment. Clinical externs gain insights into day-to-day responsibilities of nurses, including how they communicate and collaborate within the health care team.
The transitional role is designed to immerse you in the healthcare environment and prepare you or your future as a nursing profession. It’s also a valuable stepping stone toward joining our team as a graduate!
Open to students in accredited Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs, this role follows the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) guidelines for unregulated health providers.