IEN Learner - Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

Halton Healthcare • Oakville, ON

6d • CA$22 - CA$27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) is a program delivered in collaboration with Ontario Health and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). SPEP Nurse Learners at Halton Healthcare will be partnered with a highly-skilled preceptor at one of our three hospital sites (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown). SPEP Nurse Learners will work in a learner capacity for up to a maximum of 450 hours under the direct supervision of a preceptor to demonstrate application of nursing knowledge, skill, judgment and understanding of their nursing accountabilities as per CNO Practice Standards and Halton Healthcare Policy and Procedures. Upon successful completion of the practice hours and subsequent proof of registration with the CNO in the RN or RPN category, the applicant may have the opportunity to apply to a RN or RPN vacancy at Halton Healthcare.

Requirements

• Must be a non-registered RN or RPN applicant who is an Internationally Educated Nurse, OR Must be registered in the non-practicing Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) class.
• Applicants are eligible if they have met all of their registration requirements except for: Evidence of Practice, or Evidence of Practice and Language Proficiency.
• Must provide SPEP Eligibility letter from the CNO (found in the CNO applicant portal).
• Practice under the supervision of a nurse in the appropriate category or class of registration.
• Proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.
• If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work in a learner capacity for up to a maximum of 450 hours under the direct supervision of a preceptor.
• Demonstrate application of nursing knowledge, skill, judgment and understanding of their nursing accountabilities as per CNO Practice Standards and Halton Healthcare Policy and Procedures.
• Successfully complete the program within 6 months.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 140 hours during which application of nursing knowledge, skill, judgement and understanding of nursing accountabilities (CNO practice standards) is demonstrated.
• Be available to work in an in-patient unit at any of our 3 hospital sites - Oakville, Milton, Georgetown.
• Be evaluated using a CNO approved tool, including confirmation from the applicant and preceptor that the program requirements have been met.

Benefits

• Provides an opportunity for your to gain the experience needed to practice nursing in Ontario.
• Prepares you to re-enter practice.
• Enables you to gain experience that is tailored to your learning needs.
• Encourages accountability, learning and self-reflection, which are essential for nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed