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Observational Job Shadowing
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.
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
• Exposure to modern technology
• Networking opportunity
• Increase level of confidence
• Supports IENs IENCAP/ OSCE preparation and employment readiness
Duration :
OJS covers 2- 3 shifts in a facility – NO HANDS ON CARE – OBSERVATION only placement.
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:
- Mentoring Program application form
- Learning Plan
- Signed OJS Agreement Form
- Current Resume
- Attend mandatory orientation
- Paid $30.00 accidental insurance fee
- Proof of Immunization (records + report+ cxr)
- Proof of complete Covid – 19 vaccination
How to apply:
Contact your CARE Centre case manager or Lourdes Vicente, Case Manager and Mentorship Program Lead Lvicente@care4nurses.org for details
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
365 Bloor Street East, Suite 1901,
Toronto, ON M4W 3L4
(416) 226-2800
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