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Nursing

Advantages of Working with Us

Continuous learning and education, professional development and career development opportunities are available for every nurse - from student, to novice, to expert.

We recently received the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Employer Recognition Award for our support of certified nurses and the CNA Certification Program.

The award recognizes our strong commitment and belief in the certification process and the leadership role taken by individual champions. Some of the activities that demonstrate this support for certification include:

• building a comprehensive database recognizing nursing staff who have achieved CNA certification
• including the CNA certification in job descriptions
• reimbursing fees associated with certification and recertification
• rewarding successful candidates with celebratory events within the hospital
• providing financial support for nurses who participate in exam development
• supporting the development of workshops for nurses to prepare for the exam
• leading study groups and mentoring of nurses by champions and nursing educators
• providing education events to assist nurses maintain continuous learning activities

Student Placements Student placements are available to nursing students from any accredited university or college in Ontario and for many other Canadian and internationally accredited institutions. Find out more.

Novice Nurses We provide new graduates with a number of opportunities and have a strong commitment to fostering professional growth for novice nurses. Find out more.

Fellowship Program This program provides opportunities for novice to expert nurses to complete a unique project to enhance their knowledge, skills and judgement in a clinical, administrative, research or educational area related to their scope of practice. Find out more.

Enrichment Initiative This initiative is designed to help nurses aged 55 or older remain in the workforce by offering opportunities to spend a portion of their work week in an alternate and/or expanded role that is less physically demanding. Find out more.

Internationally Trained Nurses St. Michael's Hospital has been developing specific programs to help new immigrants with international education and experience join the Canadian workforce since 2000. Find out more.

Learning Opportunities Information on Hospital and unit-specific orientation and conferences and education highlights. Find out more.

Scholarships The Sister Christine Gaudet scholarship fund and the Dr. S. Gordon Ross Memorial Fund are to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships. Find out more.

Performance Appraisal Developing and enhancing employee skills are vital to making St. Michael's Hospital a great place to work. Find out more.