Supervised Practice Experience Program Opportunities - Apply Today

Posting Period

Please apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities and are eligible for the Supervised Practice Program (SPEP). 

Department Description

London Health Sciences Centre is a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) approved host for participants in the Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP).

This program is for nurses who are:

• Registered with CNO in the Non-Practicing Class and who have been away from practice for more than three years but less than five years.
• Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking registration with CNO as Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses.

In this program you will be matched with a preceptor to complete your 140 hours.

Benefits for nurses in the program:

• Provides an opportunity for participants to gain the experience needed to practice nursing in Ontario
• Allows participants to demonstrate entry-to-practice competencies required for safe practice in Ontario
• Paid internship with financial support from Ontario Health
• Provides opportunities for practical work experience at London Health Sciences Centre
• Successful participants have the opportunity to apply internally for posted nursing positions upon the completion of full registration with CNO

Qualifications

Nurses participating in this program must:

• Be approved by the CNO before commencing the experience and must provide letter of direction from CNO stating their eligibility
• Practice under the supervision of a nurse in the appropriate category or class of registration (RN, RPN)
• Registered with CNO in the Non-Practicing Class and who have been away from practice for more than three years but less than five years.
• Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking registration with CNO as Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 140 hours

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! 

Immunization Requirements  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.