Registered Nurse - Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG)

Job Description:

NURSING GRADUATE GUARANTEE (NGG) – Registered Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is excited to invite new nursing graduates and Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) to join our exceptional team of nurses!

Start your nursing career on the right-path with extended orientation, training & support, and secure full-time employment within 12 months!

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program is a Ministry of Health (MOH) funded program that supports new nursing graduates, Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), transition into practice by providing them with 12 weeks (450 hours) of full-time employment above staffing complement. Once complete, participating nurses will apply to vacancies within the organization in order to be offered full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) within 12 months of their start date.

As a participant of the NGG program at RVH, you will have access to:

RVH's comprehensive orientation program, including General Hospital Orientation, Interprofessional Orientation and Unit-specific Orientation
12 weeks with a Nurse Preceptor that works directly with you to support your NGG transition into practice period and build on your prior education and experience
RVH's Nursing Mentorship Program where you're paired with an experienced nurse who provides support and guidance throughout your first year of nursing, and workshops with other new nurses
A 3-day Simulation Workshop to enhance your clinical nursing skills
Positions available in various acute clinical care departments including:

Acute Medicine: Cardiac Renal, Respiratory, Cancer Palliative, Medicine, Medicine Short Stay
Rehab/ALC: Inegrated Stroke & Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Rotary, Specialized Seniors
Mental Health: Adult Mental Health, C&Y Mental Health, Withdrawal Managment
Emergency: ED Blue & Green Zone
Mat/Child: Paediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics, Birthing Unit
Surgery: Surgery 2 & 3
When submitting your application, please complete the screening questionnaire to indicate your preference. Availability within the above departments are based on preceptor availability.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited university or college
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) within the last 12 months, in the General or Temporary Class prior to start date
Eligible for the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Membership with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) or other professional nursing associations preferred
Consolidation within an acute healthcare facility, preferably within the department of preference
Competencies:

Demonstrated clinical competence in Nursing Practice at the new graduate level
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and effective time management ability
Ability to think critically and effectively to prioritize needs in emergency situations
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Reliable and flexible individual to work as part of a diverse work team
Motivated, positive, and respectful of others
Quality oriented, patient-focused caregiver
Open to innovation and change
Ability to set priorities and work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO

Applicants must also register as a Nursing User on the NGG Portal and apply to RVH postings on the NGG Portal.

Learn more about the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program here.

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