Baycrest BScN Gerontology Internship

Baycrest provides an innovative opportunity for new nursing graduates of an accredited university BScN program. This clinical internship in gerontological nursing extends over a 7 and a half month period, and is comprised of both clinical and academic experience.

The purpose of this program is to:

To develop knowledgeable and qualified Gerontological nurses for future employment at Baycrest
To promote Baycrest as a Centre of Nursing Excellence
To provide in-depth learning /mentoring opportunities tailored to the needs of new nursing graduates in developing an expertise in Gerontological nursing.
To create employment opportunities for BScN graduates
To improve integration of new BScN graduates into the workplace
To increase the understanding of the unique skill set required by geriatric nurses and the need for specialized education with the University Schools of Nursing

Criteria:

Candidates must have successfully completed a BScN program from an accredited school of nursing within the past 6 months.
Candidates must be eligible to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration examination.
Candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in Gerontological nursing.

Benefits to New Nursing Interns:

Opportunity for mentorship and exposure to cutting edge nursing research and care of the elderly
Opportunity for potential employment
Opportunity to experience and work within a range of clinical settings across Baycrest Centre, and exposure to advanced practice nursing roles.
Opportunity to apply internally for posted RN positions
Improve the quality of care for all seniors in their homes or other health care settings in the greater community where these professional nurses may ultimately work.

For more information, please speak to a Human Resource representative.