Baycrest BScN Gerontology Internship

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care provides an innovative opportunity for new nursing graduates of an accredited university BScN program. This clinical internship in gerontological nursing extends over a one year 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 learninq/mentoring opportunities tailored To the needs of new nursing graduates interested in developing an expertise in Gerontological nursing (depending on their individual needs and learning style, candidates have the option of rotating throughout the Centre over a one year period, or may opt to remain on one nursing area for the duration of the Internship)
To create full time 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
Candidates must be eligible to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration examination
Candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in Gerontological nursing
Candidates are expected to commit to one-year full-time employment within the Internship program

Benefits to New Nursing Interns:

Opportunity for mentorship and exposure to cutting edge nursing research and care of the elderly
Opportunity for full time 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 during the course of the year, and if successful, the position will be held until completion of the Internship program
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 contact Rhonda Seidman-Carlson, RN, MN, Director Nursing Placement, Development and Practice by e-mail at rseidman-carlson@baycrest.org