Supervised Practice Intern (SPEP) - TFT

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

22h • CA$18 - CA$29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) Partnership is a partnership program between the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Ontario Health and CNO approved organizations such as Southlake Regional Health Centre. The program offers eligible International Educated Nurses (IEN) applicants the option to complete a supervised practice experience in Ontario to demonstrate current nursing knowledge, skill and judgement and language proficiency skills in order to become registered with the CNO. By participating in the program, applicants will have an opportunity to meet the following requirements to enter practice as a nurse: Evidence of Practice, or Evidence of Practice and Language Proficiency. The Supervised Practice Intern in a supervised practice experience role, models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Health. The Supervised Practice Intern works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The IEN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate the successful completion of a nursing education program designed to prepare you for the type of nursing (RN or RPN) that you want to practice in Ontario.
• Have recent experience practicing as a nurse.
• Successfully complete the registration examination approved by the College for the type of nursing (RN or RPN) you want to practice.
• Successfully complete the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination.
• Demonstrate proficiency in either English or French.
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or hold authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates computer literacy
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family focused care within the Supervised Practice Intern scope of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Function in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
• Ensure that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Practice collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
• Practice collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional health care team.
• Contribute to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Effectively utilizes human and material resources.
• Refrain from using the protected title, “RN” or “RPN”. These titles are restricted to CNO registered members.
• Clearly explain to others, including clients, the capacity in which you are practicing. For example, stating, “I’m am a CNO applicant, applying to register as a XXXX. I’m completing a supervised practice experience as part of my requirements to enter the nursing profession under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.”
• Only provide care you are competent to provide.
• Will not supervise, monitor, or direct the performance of others, with no exceptions.
• Will not delegate a controlled act.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree