Supervised Practice Experience Program Opportunities - Apply Today

Job Description

Posting Period

Open: July 6, 2023

Deadline: July 20, 2023

Please apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities and are eligible for the Supervised Practice Program (SPEP). Anticipated start date in Fall 2023.

Department Description

London Health Sciences Centre is a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved host for participants in the Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP). This program is for nurses who are:

• Registered with CNO in the Non-Practicing Class and who have been away from practice for more than three years but less than five years.
• Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking registration with CNO as Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses.

In this program you will be matched with a preceptor to complete your 140 hours.

Benefits for nurses in the program:

• Provides an opportunity for participants to gain the experience needed to practice nursing in Ontario
• Allows participants to demonstrate entry-to-practice competencies required for safe practice in Ontario
• Paid internship with financial support from Ontario Health
• Provides opportunities for practical work experience at London Health Sciences Centre
• Successful participants have the opportunity to apply internally for posted nursing positions upon the completion of full registration with CNO

Qualifications

Nurses participating in this program must:

• Be approved by the CNO before commencing the experience and must provide letter of direction from CNO stating their eligibility
• Practice under the supervision of a nurse in the appropriate category or class of registration (RN, RPN)
• Registered with CNO in the Non-Practicing Class and who have been away from practice for more than three years but less than five years.
• Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking registration with CNO as Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 140 hours

Immunization Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox).
• In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

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