Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) Partnership is a partnership program between the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Ontario Health and CNO approved organizations such as Southlake Regional Health Centre. The program offers eligible International Educated Nurses (IEN) applicants the option to complete a supervised practice experience in Ontario to demonstrate current nursing knowledge, skill and judgement and language proficiency skills in order to become registered with the CNO. By participating in the program, applicants will have an opportunity to meet the following requirements to enter practice as a nurse:
• Evidence of Practice, or
• Evidence of Practice and Language Proficiency
The Supervised Practice Intern in a supervised practice experience role, models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The Supervised Practice Intern works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The IEN provides direct patient care to patients based on the three-factor framework as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family focused care within the Supervised Practice Intern scope of practice, based on the three factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Function in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
• Ensure that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Practice collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide elements of care for patients/clients with complex health issues.
• Practice collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional health care team.
• Contribute to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Effectively utilizes human and material resources.
• Refrain from using the protected title, “RN” or “RPN”. These titles are restricted to CNO registered members.
• Clearly explain to others, including clients, the capacity in which you are practicing. For example, stating, “I’m am a CNO applicant, applying to register as a XXXX. I’m completing a supervised practice experience as part of my requirements to enter the nursing profession under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.”
• Only provide care you are competent to provide.
• Will not supervise, monitor, or direct the performance of others, with no exceptions
• Will not delegate a controlled act.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the successful completion of a nursing education program designed to prepare you for the type of nursing (RN or RPN) that you want to practice in Ontario.
• Have recent experience practicing as a nurse.
• Successfully complete the registration examination approved by the College for the type of nursing (RN or RPN) you want to practice.
• Successfully complete the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination.
• Demonstrate proficiency in either English or French.
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or hold authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to engage in the practice of nursing in Ontario.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates computer literacy
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.