Enhanced IEN Orientation 

Designed specifically for internationally educated nurses, this 6-week comprehensive orientation combines 3 weeks of engaging, classroom-based learning, followed by 3 weeks of hands-on mentorship.

Grounded in evidence-informed practice, the orientation ensures participants build the confidence, skills, and workplace connections needed to support safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care.

Orientation Content

• Canadian Health Care System and Determinants of Health
• Nova Scotia Health Care System
• Nova Scotia College of Nursing – Regulation
  • Code of Ethics for LPNs, Standards and Scope of Practice for LPNs
• Nursing in Continuing Care Settings (LTC and Home Care)
• Caring for Diverse Populations in NS – Culturally Competent Care
• Communication, Documentation, and reporting
  • Resident Education and Informed Consent
• Resident Safety and Risk
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Physical Assessment
• Clinical Nursing Skills
  • Resident Education and Informed Consent
  • Sterile Techniques
  • Wound Care
  • Ostomy Care
  • Venipuncture
• Safe Handling and Mobility
• Palliative Care
• Dementia Care
• Ethics in Nursing

Interested in the Orientation?

Are you an IEN who would like to apply to this Orientation?
Follow this link: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/healthassociation/job/5yhayzcxuag3858pbirbbrn87y?crt=175741866694

Are you an employer interested in learning more?
Contact ccrecruitment@healthassociation.ns.ca to explore how your organization can become involved in an upcoming cohort.

Email clinicalpractice@healthassociation.ns.ca to learn about upcoming sessions!