Nurse Learner - Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

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.
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. Hamilton Health Sciences is currently offering SPEP positions in the following areas:
• Juravinski Hospital: Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics,
• Hematology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Periop
• Hamilton General Hospital: Med/Surg, Neuro/Stroke, Rehab, Cardiology,
• McMaster Children's Hospital: Pediatrics, Critical Care, Ambulatory Clinics, NICU, Emergency Department, Periop
• St. Peter's Hospital: Complex Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care
• West Lincoln: Medicine, Periop, Obstetrics, Emergency Department

Position Summary

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.
• 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
• Works in collaboration with their preceptor to ensure they have the necessary knowledge, skill and judgment to provide safe and efficient patient care
• Understands their role and scope, will seek assistance and support if requiring assistance to complete duties
• As an active member of the inter-professional team, demonstrates safe patient care while maintaining the CNO practice standards and guidelines
• Exhibits critical thinking skills, organizational skills, time management and ability to problem solve and make decisions that positively impact patient care
• Performs all procedures implementing infection control policies and the proper use of PPE as needed
• Understands Hamilton Health Sciences privacy policy and maintains confidentiality
• Provides patient centered care aligning with Hamilton Health Sciences Mission and Values

Schedule Work Hours

7 days a week; days; evenings; nights; weekends
This position is temporary until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Must receive a letter of direction from CNO stating eligibility for Supervised Practice Experience Partnership
  2. Evidence of practice must have expired no more than 5 years before starting the program
  3. SPEP is available to both RN or RPN applicants, including nurses returning to practice

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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for 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.