About the role#
The Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) Partnership is a program between the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Ontario Health, and approved organizations like Southlake Health. This role is for internationally educated nurses who need to complete a supervised practice experience to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and judgment to become registered with the CNO. You will work as a member of the healthcare team while following the policies and procedures of Southlake Health.
What you'll do#
- Provide patient and family focused care within the scope of practice.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
- Contribute to the ongoing assessment and documentation of a patient's health status.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care.
- Practice collaboratively with the inter-professional team to provide care for patients with complex health issues.
- Clearly explain your capacity to patients and staff as a CNO applicant.
- Ensure all practice remains consistent with entry-to-practice competencies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Successful completion of a nursing education program.
- Recent experience practicing as a nurse.
- Successful completion of the registration examination approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Successful completion of the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination.
- Proficiency in either English or French.
- Legal authorization to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
- Strong communication, problem assessment, and conflict resolution skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Newmarket, Ontario.
- Role Type: Full-time, student fixed-term.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Compensation: $17.62 to $28.84 per hour.
About Southlake Health
Southlake Health is a healthcare network based in Newmarket, Ontario. Founded in 1922, the organization provides medical services to patients across the northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It employs over 2,600 staff members and operates several sites. The network offers specialized cardiac and cancer care through its regional programs.
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