Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) Learner - Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

The successful IEN Learner candidate will be assigned to a clinical department and will report directly to the Clinical Manager.

Candidates must upload proof of eligibility to participate in the SPEP Program, as confirmed by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) decision letter, as well as a screenshot of their CNO requirements (red/green chart from CNO portal), along with a copy of their resume under one attachment.

What to Expect During the Supervised Practice Experience:

Successful candidates will participate in a structured supervised practice experience designed to support the transition to current nursing practice. The experience will include:

• Organizational Orientation: Complete an orientation to become familiar with the organization, the practice setting, policies, procedures, and expectations of the supervised practice experience.
• Learning & Development Plan: Assess individual learning needs, establish learning goals, and develop a personalized learning plan in collaboration with the preceptor and educator.
• Supervised Clinical Practice: The IEN Learner will complete a minimum of 140 hours, up to a maximum of 450 hours of supervised nursing practice, with a qualified preceptor, based on individual learning needs and process. Once the required hours are completed, the IEN Learner contract will end.
• Current Nursing Practice: Gain relevant, current nursing practice experience under the supervision of a qualified RN or RPN preceptor, in accordance with CNO requirements.
• Self-Evaluation: Complete an initial and final self-evaluation to assess competence in relation to CNO standards and guidelines.
• Preceptor Feedback & Evaluation: Receive ongoing feedback and coaching throughout the experience. Preceptors will complete initial and final evaluations using the same criteria as the candidate's self-evaluations and will identify opportunities for further learning and development.

Primary Responsibilities

Through a patient and family-centered approach, the IEN Learner will work as an Unregulated Care Provider under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide holistic, high quality, and safe care to patients. The IEN Learner will practice in a manner consistent with the professional standards of the applicable College and the standards set by Mackenzie Health. As a member of and in collaboration with the interprofessional care team, the IEN Learner contributes to creating a world-class health experience for patients and their families with every interaction based on professionalism, the Hospital’s Commitment to Caring and Mackenzie Health’s values of excellence, leadership, and empathy. The SPEP program is available to both RN or RPN applicants with eligibility confirmed by CNO.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Eligibility to participate in the program via proof of eligibility from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) applicant portal.
• Proof of eligibility to participate in an approved IEN program as confirmed by a CNO decision letter and/or CNO Letter of Direction required, as well as proof of CNO red/green chart from the CNO portal.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What else do you bring?

• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.