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Recruitment and Retention Fund for Nurses A Commitment to Health Human Resource Planning In Newfoundland and Labrador
The Department of Health and Community Services is committed to health human resource planning including the development of initiatives to assist with the recruitment and retention of nurses. Listed below are the wide range of initiatives that are funded by the Department of Health and Community Services, as well as information on application forms and policies.
Grant Program for Bachelor of Nursing Practice Courses Deadline: One month prior to start of course This grant is provided to assist Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative) students with tuition and practice related expenses for two practice courses. Amount: $750 for each course Eligibility:
For More Information: Grant Program for Bachelor of Nursing Practice Courses (.pdf) Download Application Form: Application Form (.pdf) or Application Form (.doc)
Bachelor of Nursing Bursary Program Deadline: Applications are due on or before Jan 31 of each year or 3 months prior to graduation of the 4th year, whichever occurs first. With the exception of graduating 2nd year Fast Track students whose applications are due on or before June 30th of each year or 3 months prior to graduation of the 2nd year, whichever occurs first. The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to students who commit to work in Newfoundland and Labrador as a registered nurse, upon completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Program. Amount: Each bursary of $2,500 per academic year has a one year service agreement with a regional health authority. Eligibility:
For More Information: Bachelor of Nursing Bursary Program (.pdf) Download Application Form: Application Form (.pdf) or Application Form (.doc)
Rural Nursing Student Incentive Program The objective of the Rural Nursing Student Incentive Program is to provide travel-related funding assistance (up to $1,500) to nursing students in their fourth year of studies to undertake community placements in rural areas of the province during their four-week course: 4512 - Community Health Practicum. Funds are forwarded from the Department of Health and Community Services to the Memorial University School of Nursing; the Memorial University School of Nursing is responsible for the administration of these funds.
Registered Nurse Relocation Allowance Financial support for relocation is available through regional health authorities. This allowance has a minimum one year service agreement with a regional health authority.
Incentives Program for Difficult-to-Fill Nursing Positions (Under Review - Program currently on Hold) The goal of this program is to improve the supply of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses for difficult-to-fill nursing positions. A position is designated by the employer as difficult-to-fill based on previous recruitment experience relating to location and/or the availability of human resources.
Eligibility:
Retention Bonus Labrador-Grenfell Health offers a retention bonus of $5,000 for Regional Nurses working in coastal communities and Forteau. Please contact Labrador-Grenfell Health for more information.
Grant for the Registered Nurse (RN) Re-Entry Program The Grant for the RN Re-Entry Program provides nurses enrolled in the RN Re-Entry Program a $2,500 grant. In return for this assistance, the recipient must commit to one year of worked service as a RN with a regional health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador upon completion of the RN Re-Entry Program. Deadline: January 31st,
2011 or
3 months prior to completion of the program, whichever occurs first
Download Application Form: Application Form (.pdf) or Application Form (.doc)
Grant Program for Nurse Practitioners The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to nurse practitioner students in the amount of $5,000 to increase the number of nurse practitioners in Newfoundland and Labrador. This policy applies to registered nurses enrolled in an accredited nurse practitioner program in Canada who sign a one year service agreement in Newfoundland and Labrador as a registered nurse. Deadline: January 31st,
2011 or
3 months prior to graduation, whichever occurs first
For more information on the Recruitment and Retention Fund for Nurses, please contact: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Boards Association Administrative Officer, Recruitment and Retention Fund for Nurses 2nd Floor Beothuck Building 20 Crosbie Place St. John's, NL A1B 3Y8 Tel: 709-364-7701 Fax: 709-364-6460
Other Initiatives Being and Becoming: The Leader Within A Leadership Conference for Nurses
In April 2008, the Department of Health and Community Services hosted a two-day conference to provide an opportunity for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses to reflect on and enhance their clinical leadership capacity. The conference featured internationally-renowned health care professional and award winning author Dr. Timothy Porter-O'Grady, Senior Partner, Tim Porter-O'Grady Associates. His session focused on the transformation of the leadership role with a new set of expectations. Other topics included mentorship, building relationships, the leader in you, and taking care of you, the leader. The conference was a huge success and received a lot of positive feedback.
Orientation Program
Orientation programs for new graduates have been established in regional health authorities with provincial funding to help ease the transition to beginning practice for both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Mentorship Program
Mentorship programs are available in some regional health authorities to further support integration of new graduates into beginning practice.
Related Links: Regional Health Authorities: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
