Mentoring Program

"I found OJS placement an opportunity to know more about an organization, work environment and enhance communication skills. OJS allowed me to reflect on my own professional practice and my readiness to explore the Canadian healthcare system."

SANJEETA MAHARAJAN, RN CARE CENTRE MEMBER SINCE 2016

"OJS is a great opportunity to learn about the Canadian health care system and for employment networking.”

OBSERVATIONAL JOB SHADOWING (OJS) PROGRAM

This is a unique in person learning experience in which IENs, partnered with expert  nurses, observe work shifts in hospital, community or long-term care facilities and increase IENs understanding of nursing roles and scopes of practice particular health care settings

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Observational Job Shadowing placement (OJS)

Observational Job Shadowing placement (OJS)is a unique opportunity to be partnered with an expert nurse and OBSERVE firsthand, the nursing profession in Ontario, at one of our partner healthcare organizations.

Duration:

OJS covers 2- 3 shifts in a facility – NO HANDS ON CARE – OBSERVATION only placement.

Benefits of OJS:

Increase understanding of the role and scope of practice of a RPN and RN in various healthcare settings
Orientation to the Canadian Healthcare System, workplace culture and expectations
Learn the importance of Interprofessional team and therapeutic communication
Networking opportunity increase level of confidence
Supports IENs RNCAP and SPEP preparation and employment readiness

Time Commitment:

Length of the mentorship is for 1 month (1-2 hour meeting per week for 4 weeks) via telephone and/ or other electronic means. The expert nurse (mentor) and IEN (mentee) will arrange the schedule that is mutually agreeable to both parties.

Eligibility Requirements & How to Apply:

VM Application
Learning Plan
Signed VM Agreement Form
Current resume
Attend mandatory orientation
VM reading materials

Contact your CARE Centre case manager to apply.

OJS Testimonial

The VM sessions with an expert nurse were very helpful. It helped me to gain an insight into how community nursing works, especially with regard to pediatric nursing in community settings. She walked us through how a day shift and night shift would be. She explained in detail how to manage emergencies and hurdles that have been seen in the community settings. It seems to be a good opportunity to look for work in community nursing and it's something I would consider making a career of.

Sinu

Virtual Mentoring Placement (VM)

Virtual Mentoring placement (VM) is a unique opportunity to meet an expert nurse and contact with the expert nurse will be made via Zoom or other electronic means and will provide IENs an opportunity to ask questions regarding various nursing topics and to learn about specific worksites and the role of nursing within those sites.

Duration:

VM covers 3-4 online meetings within 1 month period

Benefits of VM

Increase understanding of the role and scope of practice of a RPN and RN in various healthcare settings
Orientation to the Canadian Healthcare System, workplace culture and expectations
Learn the importance of Interprofessional team and therapeutic communication
Networking opportunity increase level of confidence
Supports IENs RNCAP and SPEP preparation and employment readiness

Eligibility and How to Apply

Mentoring Program application form
Learning Plan
Signed OJS Agreement Form
Current Resume
Attend mandatory orientation
Paid $30.00 accidental insurance fee
Proof of Immunization
Proof of complete
Covid – 19 vaccination
OJS reading materials

Contact your CARE Centre case manager to apply.

Virtual Mentoring Testimonials

Thanks to the VM and OJS sessions arranged by CARE Centre for IEN, I’ve become more familiar with the culture and language of the Canadian nursing profession. The OJS allows me to observe in the Surgical Oncology unit and the Veterans Centre. I'm happy that I had the best of both worlds in this OJS, observing both acute care and long-term care. My communication skills and practical nursing skills have been greatly strengthened. .

Deborah