Student nurse program
The Children's Memorial Hospital student nurse program is a rewarding way to begin your career in the care of children and families.
This program will provide an introduction to working in the pediatric health care setting. Student nurses may apply for a student nurse assistant position. A comprehensive orientation will be provided. Student nurses will function in a supportive role to a registered nurse, following the job description of a student nursing assistant. They will work collaboratively with a dynamic health care team in the management of patient care allowing them to gain experience in communicating and working closely with diverse patient populations and complex family concerns. While working in this role, student nurses will have access to professional development opportunities such as workshops, in-services and semi-annual nursing assistant workshops to learn about pediatric nursing in an acute care setting.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements?
- Currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program
- Have completed the first clinical rotation of nursing program
- Submit copy of current student transcript verifying that you are a student in good academic standing within your program
- Willing and able to work a minimum of 16 to 24 hours per month
How do I apply?
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Please apply online to the "Student Nurse Assistant" job posting on our website. All units currently hiring Student Nurse Assistants will have a separate job posting.
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Candidates may only apply for up to two posted nursing units. Please indicate your first choice of nursing units under "special skills & credentials" section of application.
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Please review the start dates, application dates, and interview dates at the end of this page
When will I know if my application was accepted for the interview process?
- Those candidates seclected for interview will be contacted by phone.
What materials will I need to bring on the day of the interview?
Interviewees will need to present the following documents to Human Resources on the interview date:
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2 copies of resume and cover letter
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Current student transcripts
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2 sealed letters of recommendation from Nursing faculty
What does the interview process entail?
- A group interview with the RN Consultants and nursing unit.
When will I know if I'm hired into the student nurse program?
- Those candidates offered a position will be contacted by phone no later than one week prior to start date.
Individuals hired to the program have the title of Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) and will complete activities within that job description. There are two primary start dates each calendar year (June and October). SNAs can be hired outside of these dates if positions are available. These positions will be posted on the Web site under job opportunities and you may apply directly online. You will still need to provide us with the same information (reviewed above) at the time of the interview.
Listed below are the start dates for 2008 along with the corresponding application deadline and required interview date:
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Application deadline
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Group Interview date
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Start date
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March 3 - April 14, 2008
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Thurs., May 15, 2008
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Mon., June 23, 2008
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How can I learn more?
Contact our nurse recruiters: