New Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Graduate - CCPN & Other Opportunities

Union: UNIFOR Service

Location: KW Campus & Freeport Campus

Work Type: Full Time, Part-Time & Temporary

Shift: UNIFOR - 8 & 12 Hour Shifts (Days, Nights, Evenings & Weekends)

Grand River Hospital welcomes all RPN graduating nurses!!! After we receive your application, a Nurse Recruitment Specialist will contact you to discuss our opportunities in all clinical programs.

We also participate in the following Human Health Resources Program funded by the Province of Ontario which the Nurse Recruitment Specialist will discuss with you.

• Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) Program - Program provides $25,000 grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month full-time employment commitment to Grand River Hospital. Open to nurses who have not practiced in Ontario in the previous 6 months of start date.
• What can you expect:
• You will be offered a permanent full-time position in a clinical program
• To be accepted into the CCPN Program, you must sign an agreement with the Ministry agreeing to a 24 month full-time commitment at Grand River Hospital
• You will receive Installments of $25,000, paid every 4 months of completed employment
• Grant funding is tax-free for the nurse

Benefits Offered:

• 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.

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