Internationally Educated Nurse (Spep) Learner

POSITION TYPE : Casual
SALARY : $22.985 per hour
CLOSING DATE : Continuous Opportunity

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

Bruyère Health is pleased to welcome Internationally Educated Nurses and Nurses wanting to go back to the profession via the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) program. This program offers eligible nurse applicants the opportunity to complete a supervised practice experience in Ontario to demonstrate current nursing knowledge, skills, judgement, and language proficiency skills to become registered with CNO.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Practice, you will follow the core competencies and practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as well as the policies and procedures of Bruyere Health.

• You will work collaboratively as a member of the health care team with guidance from a nurse preceptor.
• You will provide direct patient care based on the CNO standard for RN or RPN practice, as applicable.

You will be offered a supervised practice experience of at least 140 hours where you can apply nursing knowledge, skill and judgement and demonstrate an understanding of the nursing accountabilities to CNO standards as part of the approval to practice in Ontario.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Evidence of a nursing license in good standing from a country other than Canada
• Evidence of international nursing education and experience
• Evidence of eligibility to participate in the College of Nurses of Ontario Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)
• Evidence of a confirmed match with Bruyère Health through Ontario Health. Applicants must contact Ontario Health via email at accesscentre@ontariohealth.ca asking them to be matched with Bruyère Health for the SPEP program.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate

Preferred:

• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Intermediate computer skills
• Advanced medical terminology
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) - Must be fluent in English
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify a plan of care
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to deliver education e.g., patient education, other students

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!