IEN Learner - Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Upon completion of the supervised practice experience the applicant will be evaluated using a CNO approved tool, including confirmation from the applicant and preceptor that the program requirements have been met. . 

Benefits for nurses in the program:

• 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

Additional Information

20 Positions

Hours:  Monday to Sunday; various rotating 12 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $21.81 to $27.27 per hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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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. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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