Nurse Learner - Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (Spep)

Participants in the SPEP program will gain relevant work experience under the supervision of an appointed preceptor for a minimum of 140 clinical hours. Practice hours may be extended, depending on individual learning needs. Applicants will demonstrate nursing knowledge, skill and judgment and exhibit an understanding of the CNO practice standards in keeping with the Hamilton Health Sciences policies and standards. Participants will be required to complete a learning plan as well as mid-term and final evaluations. All CNO standards must be met to be successful in the program.

• SPEP is available to both RN or RPN applicants, including nurses returning to practice
• Understands Hamilton Health Sciences privacy policy and maintains confidentiality
• Understands their role and scope, will seek assistance and support if requiring assistance to complete duties
• Must receive a letter of direction from CNO stating eligibility for Supervised Practice Experience Partnership
• Practices under the direct or indirect supervision of the RN or RPN (A RN applicant must be supervised by a RN or NP and a RPN applicant can be supervised by a RPN or RN) perform patient assessments, safe medication administration, assist patients with ADLs, documentation of patient care
• Provides patient centered care aligning with Hamilton Health Sciences Mission and Values
• Evidence of practice must have expired no more than 5 years before starting the program
• As an active member of the inter-professional team, demonstrates safe patient care while maintaining the CNO practice standards and guidelines
• Performs all procedures implementing infection control policies and the proper use of PPE as needed
• Works in collaboration with their preceptor to ensure they have the necessary knowledge, skill and judgment to provide safe and efficient patient care
• Exhibits critical thinking skills, organizational skills, time management and ability to problem solve and make decisions that positively impact patient care

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Students
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University Medical Centre, St. Peter's Hospital, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Satellite Health Facility, McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization
Chief of Nursing Practice
Status
Temporary
Hours per week
0.01
Number of Openings
250
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
17.0000
Maximum Salary
17.0000
Post Date
Jun 5, 2023, 11:00:00 PM
Ongoing
Unit Summary
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is an academic health sciences centre, a family of seven hospitals, a Cancer Centre and an Urgent Care Centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton and South Central Ontario. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our mission and vision of Best Care for All. What makes HHS exceptional is the remarkable people who work at our hospitals. HHS employs approximately 13,000 people who share our values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability. HHS staff, physicians and volunteers are proud to work at HHS and of their contribution to the excellent care received by patients and families in one of Ontario’s largest and most complex health systems.
Hamilton Health Sciences Is Currently Offering SPEP Positions In The Following Areas
The HHS SPEP program provides paid placements for candidates who have received a letter of eligibility (SPEP) from the CNO. SPEP participants will be placed with a preceptor at one of the five Hamilton Health Sciences sites.

• Juravinski Hospital: Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics,
• McMaster Children's Hospital: Pediatrics, Critical Care, Ambulatory Clinics, NICU, Emergency Department, Periop
• Hamilton General Hospital: Med/Surg, Neuro/Stroke, Rehab, Cardiology,
• West Lincoln: Medicine, Periop, Obstetrics, Emergency Department
• Hematology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Periop
• St. Peter's Hospital: Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care

Schedule Work Hours
7 days a week; days; evenings; nights; weekends
This position is temporary until March 31, 2024
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement