About the role#
The Supervised Practice Intern position is part of a partnership between the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Ontario Health, and Southlake Regional Health Centre. This program provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) the opportunity to complete a supervised practice experience in Ontario. You will demonstrate your nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and language proficiency to meet CNO registration requirements.
What you'll do#
- Provide patient and family-focused care within your scope of practice.
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Ensure your practice aligns with entry-to-practice competencies and standards.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and your healthcare team.
- Collaborate with inter-professional team members to care for patients with complex health needs.
- Contribute to the ongoing assessment and documentation of patient health status.
- Assist in developing and implementing care plans while evaluating their effectiveness.
- Use human and material resources effectively.
- Clearly explain your capacity and role to patients and others.
- Only provide care you are competent to perform.
What you'll need#
- Completion of a nursing education program for RN or RPN in Ontario.
- Recent experience practicing as a nurse.
- Successful completion of the registration examination approved by the CNO for your nursing type.
- Successful completion of the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination.
- Proficiency in English or French.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold valid authorization to practice nursing in Ontario.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem assessment skills.
- Computer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication.
- Commitment to customer service, teamwork, and individual leadership.
- Understanding of patient and staff safety policies.
- Ability to attend work regularly.
Location & details#
- Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: Remote, on-site, and hybrid options available.
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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