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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: Integrated Stroke & Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Rotary, Specialized Seniors Mental Health: Adult Mental Health, C&Y Mental Health, Withdrawal Management 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 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 Meets all eligibility requirements for the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program including; Have not been employed or practiced as a Registered Nurse in Ontario within the previous six (6) months Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours after completing the NGG program transition into practice period 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