Nursing Mentorship Programs
(Specifically for Graduate Nurses)
Mentoring is a process by which an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner (mentor) supports, inspires and nurtures the professional role socialization of a less experienced practitioner (protégé).
Graduate Nurse Job Program
The Graduate Nurse Job Program (GNJP) provides SHR with funding to create supernumerary positions for up to four months full-time employment. Newly graduated nurses entering their first nursing position within six months of program completion are eligible for the GNJP. New nurses (protégés) work alongside an experienced nurse or mentor, who exemplifies lifelong learning, forward thinking, a positive outlook and willingness to share experiences and learn from the protégé. At the end of the four month period, the new graduate should be able to manage a full RN/RPN workload and will be able to bid on full time, part time or casual positions available ideally on the same unit.
The new graduate and their mentor are expected to discuss the learning and transition needs and make arrangements for the acquisition of additional knowledge, skills and judgment about the patient populations being served. In addition, the workplace has both written and unwritten rules that can be transferred to the new graduate.
Nursing Mentorship Initiative
This program is for new graduate nurses who are already hired into an existing position and would also like to have a mentor. This is an informal mentorship program where the mentor has been chosen for a variety of reasons, often by the protégé. The mentoring nurses will take a leadership role in ensuring the mentoring relationship is established. We ask that there is a minimum of 30 minutes contact per week for four weeks. Then a minimum of 30 minutes contact ever two weeks for an additional four weeks. Then a minimum of 30 minutes contact at least every three weeks during the next six weeks. This contact can take a variety of forms and some ideas include phone calls, emails, texting, going for lunch, going to the gym or going for a walk together. We would like to suggest that this relationship can be further maintained through monthly contact.
All protégé’s and their mentors attend a one day training session.
Transitional support for new graduate nurses entering the workforce (PDF)
The New Co Worker Mentorship Program
Transform Your Work Experience: Lead, Learn, Mentor!
The Saskatoon Health Region is pleased to offer mentorship opportunities to new employees. Through this program new employees are matched with knowledgeable peers from their new work areas. These peers act as mentors to support the new employee with their transition into their new position and employment within the Saskatoon Health Region. Mentorship will assist by:
- Increasing skills and knowledge
- Helping to identify and achieve goals
- Providing encouragement and support
- Improving overall understanding of role and the organization
Training and ongoing support is provided for this mentorship experience!
Ask for Mentorship!
To register for this program or for more information contact:
Colleen Stewart, Mentorship Consultant at 655-2456 or co.worker.mentorship@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
Mentorship Application Form (PDF)
