New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) – RN’s and RPN’s - Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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Location: KW and Freeport CampusWork Type: Temporary Full Time New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) – RN’s and RPN’sShift: 8 and 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends Summary:The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) program is funded by the ministry and supports new Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who are within twelve (12) months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) by providing them with a temporary full-time employment opportunity, above staffing complement, to improve their transition into practice, and into full-time employment.The NGG program aims to:

• Support new nurses in Ontario as they transition into practice;
• Improve the integration of new nurses into the workforce;
• Promote the availability of full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours for new nurses; and
• Promote health workforce planning at the organizational level.

What you can expect:

• Nurses successfully hired into the NGG program with Grand River Hospital can expect to be provided with a 12 week transition into practice period in a clinical setting
• Your 12 week transition into practice period will be in a supernumerary position (above staffing complement) and will be designed to build on your prior education and experience in a clinical setting
• You will be matched with a mentor(s) who is available to work with you to support your professional growth and learning objectives

Eligibility:Participation in the NGG program is open to nurses within twelve (12) months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO):

• Note: This mean that new nursing graduates must be in receipt of a CNO registration to register on the NGG portal and apply to NGG roles

Canadian educated nurses who:

• Graduated with a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a diploma from a practical nursing program in Canada;
• Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO; and
• Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period

Internationally educated nurses (IENs) who:

• Completed their nursing education outside of Canada;
• Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO; and
• Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period.

Grand River Hospital appreciates that many new nursing graduates may not yet have their CNO registration and as such will not be able to complete the registration process on the NGG portal until a CNO registration is received. Given this, we invite all new nursing graduates in this scenario to apply to this job posting for consideration to participate in the NGG with Grand River Hospital so long as you anticipate receiving your CNO registration by December 31st, 2022. If an offer is presented, you will be required to then formally register on the NGG portal (pending receipt of CNO registration) and apply to a specific NGG job posting to finalize the recruitment process.Benefits Grand River Hospital offers:

• Defined benefit pension plans for all team members
• Comprehensive benefits and vacation plans
• Supports for employee health and wellness
• Homewood Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers free and confidential counselling on a wide range of topics, for employees and their immediate family members
• Free access to the Calm app to support mental health wellness
• Employee Referral Program where you can earn up to $1,000 per new hire referral
• Professional development through education and training opportunities, including our Learning Development Fund that provides reimbursement for tuition costs
• GRH Social Club and discounted prices for movies, family events, and attractions
• Company discounts at local retailers as a GRH team member
• Optional participation in the Grand River Hospital Foundation’s biweekly 50/50 Cash Lottery typically valued at approximately $1,900 each draw
• In-house complimentary massage therapy

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.Quick Apply

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