Nursing Internships
Our Nursing Internships
Your education is important to us. Let us help you develop the skills and competencies that will make you the best professionals there is. We offer several internship opportunities that will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills you acquired during your nursing education.
To apply, please complete the internship application form below.
Internship formMontfort Clinical Excellence Scholarship
Montfort is involved in developing the next generation of nurses. Each year, Clinical Excellence Scholarship are available to Francophone interns who are in the consolidation phase.
Here is all the information you need to apply for the Montfort Clinical Excellence Scholarship:
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Objectives
– Recognize the clinical excellence and commitment of nursing students who choose to do a consolidation internship in French at Montfort.
– To give financial support to university students during their consolidation internship at Montfort, in one of the six targeted areas of intervention. -
Number of Scholarships and Target Area
In total, six scholarships are available. One scholarship for each of the following six areas of intervention: Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Family Birth Center, Mental Health and Emergency.
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Value of the Scholarships
$3000 each
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Eligibility
In order to be eligible the candidate must:
– be registered in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at an Ontario university;
– having chosen, as 1st choice, to complete his or her consolidation internship at Montfort;
– have an exemplary academic record including an average of at least 80% *;
– be able to provide quality care and services in both official languages.* Any candidate whose average is less than 80% can still be considered if he or she stands out for his or her exemplary record in clinical placements and his involvement in the community.
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Submission of the Application and Deadline
Complete the following documents and submit them with the online nomination form:
- A motivational text explaining the desire to continue your internship in Montfort.
- A description of your involvement for the Francophonie (eg, volunteering).
- A description of why you are a prime candidate for this scholarship.
- An updated curriculum vitae.
- A transcript from the university.
- A letter of recommendation from a clinical professor. (Download the document in French Only )
- Completed Application Form in French (Download the document in French Only)
All Application Forms (HTML form) are to be completed in French:
Submissions are accepted throughout the year. The deadline to submit your application is November 10th, every year.
Please submit your application to the following address: coorscinf@montfort.on.ca
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Selection process
A selection committee composed of three members evaluates scholarship applications:
– a member of the teaching team at the Institut du Savoir Montfort;
– a member of the Professional Practice Team;
– a senior member of the Clinical Services Branch corresponding to the clinical practice area of the application.All applicants will be notified of the result of their application by email in mid-january.
For more information, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
Nurse Practitioner Internship
Montfort employs many Nurse Practitioners (NPs), who supervise internships. Under the supervision of these NP, the intern will have the opportunity to integrate one of the following programs:
To apply for an internship with a Nurse Practitioner at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
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| Program | Available options |
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| Mental Health Program | 2 |
| Rehabilitation Medicine, Geriatrics and Therapeutic Services and Departure Management Program | 2 |
| Emergency Services | 1 |
Internship in the Nursing Master’s Program
Montfort has close to 50 nurses with a graduate degree and over 20 nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. The ISM and Montfort are proud to support the students in the success of their studies, and happy to be able to count on their expertise in the realization of many large projects.
See Montfort’s projects by clicking here (French only).
Any intern in the nursing master’s program will be able to choose from the options in the table below.
To apply for an internship in the Nursing Master’s Program at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
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| Program | Available positions |
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| Mental Health Program | 7 |
| Family Birthing Centre Program | 7 |
| Rehabilitation Medicine, Geriatrics and Therapeutic Services and Departure Management Program | 5 |
| Surgery Program | 3 |
| Emergency Services | 1 |
| Soins intensifsIntensive Care | 1 |
| Cliniques ambulatoiresAmbulatory Clinics | 1 |
| Professional Practice | 3 |
Community Healthcare Internship
Montfort offers the opportunity for any student in nursing to do their internship in community healthcare settings. If selected, the interns will choose one of the sectors below and then develop their project with the support of their supervisor.
Consult the list of sectors hosting community healthcare interns.
To apply for a Community Healthcare internship at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
Submit an internship application| Therapeutic Services | 6C |
| Telemedicine | 3B123 |
| Day Surgery | 2A140 |
| Health and Safety Office | 2C110 |
| Volunteer Office | 2C212 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic (Cardiac Health) | 2D |
| Quality and Risk Management | 2E |
| Prevention of Infections | 2E |
| Emergency room | 1A |
| Intensive Care | 1B |
| Pre-admission (including telemedicine opportunities) | 1C |
| Diagnostic Service | 1C165 |
| The following Ambulatory Clinics: Diabetes Clinic Orthopedic Clinic Obstetric Clinic Pediatric Clinic | 1D126 1C181 2B 1D |
| Institut du Savoir Montfort, Research | 1E |
| External Mental Health Clinic | 00B |
| Patient Food Service and Clinical Nutrition | 00C175 |
| Protection of Private Life | 00D152 |
| Community Intensive Treatment Team (ECTI) | 290 rue Dupuis |
Out-of-Province Internship
Montfort welcomes several out-of-province interns each year. Nursing internship opportunities may include observation or consolidation internships (Preceptorship one-on-one). Several clinical services can accommodate interns.
Any request for an out-of-province internship requires a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of preparation; every intern has to comply with Montfort’s requirements before starting his or her internship. See the list of requirements here.
Observation Internship
A nursing observation internship is recommended for any student who is not at the end of their program. The student will learn by observing his supervisor. He or she is encouraged to ask questions, to staff and patients. The student in observation training does not perform any technique, does not move any patient and does not administers any medication. We recommend this type of internship for up to 3 weeks. Note that the observation internship must be part of the requirements of the applicant’s training program.
Clinical Internship
In a clinical internship (the term internship consolidation or preceptorship is also frequently used), the student is assigned to a single supervisor / preceptor who will allow the intern, under his or her supervision, to meet patients and perform techniques according to his or her skills.
The intern may, depending on his or her skills and scope of practice, participate in most or all of the following tasks:
"I liked the bilingual experience and the level of independence and responsibility."
Thanks to the generosity of the Foundation of Hôpital Montfort, Nina Dambacher, a 4th year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at Campus Saint-Jean (UAlberta-Edmonton) is receiving the out-of-province internship. The Foundation presented Ms. Dambacher with a cheque in the amount of $2500 so that she can complete her consolidation in French at Montfort. We wish her the best of success!
| Administration of drugs (Oral, Intra Muscular or Sub-Dermal) certain IV drugs in secondary, manipulation (with supervision) and monitoring IV pumps |
| Electronic documentation Méditech |
| Sterile dressing / dressing change |
| Installation and care of a bladder or nasogastric catheter (depending on the area of practice) |
| Installation of a peripheral venous perfusion |
| File review (including anamnesis, allergies, code status, medication, prescriptions, blood test results or test) |
| Vital signs |
| Venipuncture |
| Capillary blood glucose |
| Collection of samples |
| Physical evaluation / monitoring |
| Basic Care |
| Communication |
| Inter professional collaboration |
| Customer service |
The teaching coordinator at Montfort and the internship coordinator determine together, and in anticipation of the internship, the tasks that can be performed by the international intern in nursing.
In addition to the support offered by the supervisor, the intern can count on the experience of the members of the department and the regular follow-ups by the teaching coordinator. Everyone is involved in the internship to enable the intern to achieve his or her objectives. The intern’s schedule is modeled after that of his supervisor.
Note that the clinical internship is recommended for interns at the end of their program. Not everyone can register; it must be part of the requirements of the applicant’s training program.
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Work Language
The intern at Montfort must be able to offer quality care in both official languages (French and English). It may be necessary to conduct a telephone interview with the applicant to assess his or her language skills.
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Orientation
Each internship includes a mandatory orientation of half a day to a full day depending on the case. During the orientation, the intern will be informed of the policies and procedures specific to Montfort and trained, in both logistics and security, to allow him or her to start the internship properly. An orientation invitation will be sent to the intern approximately two (2) weeks prior to the start of the internship.
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Preceptor/Supervisor
The intern will know the identity of the preceptor or supervisor before the beginning of the internship. He or she will also receive all contact details so that the necessary information can be exchanged. In most cases, the intern will meet with the supervisor during the orientation, and will follow him or her afterwards.
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Schedule
The shifts are either days and evenings or days and nights. All are 8 hours or 12 hours, depending on the department and service. With the exception of non-clinical areas, where supervisors work from Monday to Friday, weekend shifts are scheduled. The intern will be given the full schedule of his or her internship during the orientation.
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Dress Code
The intern will have to purchase his or her own uniforms for clinical internships. For non-clinical placements, professional attire is required.
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Accommodation
Montfort does not have student residences. The most popular search and booking platforms on the Web offer decent accommodations, both in terms of comfort and price, just a short walk from the Hospital. See the availabilities here.
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Medical Care
All international students must have adequate and valid health insurance coverage in Ontario for the entire duration of their stay. If medical attention is required, see this page.
For urgent medical needs, call 911.
To apply for an out-of-province internship at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
Submit an internship applicationInternational Internship
Montfort welcomes several international students each year. Nursing internship opportunities are may include observation or consolidation internships (Preceptorship one-on-one). A large number of clinical services can accommodate interns. See the complete list here.
All requests for international internships must be made at least 12 weeks before the beginning of the internship. The applicant must meet Montfort’s requirements by completing the required forms prior to the internship. See the list of requirements here.
Observation Internship
A nursing observation internship is recommended for any international student who is not at the end of their program. The student will learn by observing his or her supervisor. He or she is encouraged to ask questions to staff and patients. The student in observation training does not perform any technique, does not move any patient and does not administers any medication. We recommend this type of internship for up to 3 weeks. Note that the observation internship must be part of the requirements of the applicant’s training program.
Clinical Internship
In a clinical internship (the term internship consolidation or preceptorship is also frequently used), the student is assigned to a single supervisor / preceptor who will allow the intern, under his or her supervision, to meet patients and perform techniques according to his or her skills.
The intern may, depending on his or her skills and scope of practice, participate in most or all of the following tasks:
| Administration of drugs (Oral, Intra Muscular or Sub-Dermal) certain IV drugs in secondary, manipulation (with supervision) and monitoring IV pumps |
| Electronic documentation Méditech |
| Sterile dressing / dressing change |
| Installation and care of a bladder or nasogastric catheter (depending on the area of practice) |
| Installation of a peripheral venous perfusion |
| File review (including anamnesis, allergies, code status, medication, prescriptions, blood test results or test) |
| Vital signs |
| Venipuncture |
| Capillary blood glucose |
| Collection of samples |
| Physical evaluation / monitoring |
| Basic care |
| Communication |
| Inter professional collaboration |
| Customer service |
The teaching coordinator at Montfort and the internship coordinator determine together, and in anticipation of the internship, the tasks that can be performed by the international intern in nursing.
In addition to the support offered by the supervisor, the intern can count on the experience of the members of the department and the regular follow-ups by the teaching coordinator. Everyone is involved in the internship to enable the intern to achieve his or her objectives. The intern’s schedule is modeled after that of his supervisor.
Note that the clinical internship is recommended for interns at the end of their program. Not everyone can register; it must be part of the requirements of the applicant’s training program. See list of clinical internship opportunities in nursing here.
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Work Language
The intern at Montfort must be able to offer quality care in both official languages (French and English). It may be necessary to conduct a telephone interview with the applicant to assess his or her language skills.
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Orientation
Each internship includes a mandatory orientation of half a day to a full day depending on the case. During the orientation, the intern will be informed of the policies and procedures specific to Montfort and trained, in both logistics and security, to allow him or her to start the internship properly. An orientation invitation will be sent to the intern approximately two (2) weeks prior to the start of the internship.
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Preceptor/Supervisor
The intern will know the identity of the preceptor or supervisor before the beginning of the internship. He or she will also receive all contact details so that the necessary information can be exchanged. In most cases, the intern will meet with the supervisor during the orientation, and will follow him or her afterwards.
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Schedule
The shifts are either days and evenings or days and nights. All are 8 hours or 12 hours, depending on the department and service. With the exception of non-clinical areas, where supervisors work from Monday to Friday, weekend shifts are scheduled. The intern will be given the full schedule of his or her internship during the orientation.
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Dress Code
Uniforms are loaned for clinical internships. For non-clinical placements, professional attire is required.
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Accommodation
Montfort does not have student residences at this time. The most popular search and booking platforms on the Web offer decent accommodations, both in terms of comfort and price, just a short walk from the Hospital. See the availabilities here.
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Medical Care
All international students must have adequate and valid health insurance coverage in Ontario for the entire duration of their stay. If medical attention is required, see this page.
For urgent medical needs, call 911.
To apply for an international internship at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
Submit an internship applicationClinical Internship
Montfort is proud to offer several clinical internship opportunities to RN and LPN students. Clinical internships at the end of the program allow nursing students to deepen their knowledge and skills and to integrate the knowledge they gathered in class.
It should be noted that the Montfort Foundation annually offers the Montfort Clinical Excellence Scholarship program for provincial students at the end of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Learn more about the scholarship program.
| Department | Location | Nursing Program | Possible Consolidation | Information About the Department | Scholarship Offered |
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| Health and Safety Office | 2C 110 | IA IA/IAA | Community Health Course Non-acute consolidatio | Health service for employees Nursing role of health office: Assessment, first aid, tuberculosis screening, immunizations and record keeping, vaccination, post-exposure follow-up, policy and procedure review, hiring preparation for new employees Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Preregistration | IA IA/IAA | Consolidation Non-acute consolidation | Preoperative interview with patients (telephone, telemedicine or in person) Pre-surgical optimization of patients File preparation Clinical history and examination Exam planning Preoperative teaching Telemedicine opportunities Interprofessional Collaboration (Consultations) Regular schedule: day / week | ||
| Diabetes Clinic | 1D 126 | IA IA | Community Health Course Non-acute consolidation | Diabetic Customer Service and Support Participation in the individual or group education program Interprofessional Collaboration Relation with community resources Promoting research in diabetes prevention and treatment Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Orthopedic Clinic | 1C 181 | IAA IA | Orthopedic Specialization Community Health Course | Postoperative follow-ups Interprofessional Collaboration Revision or application of plaster Consultations (elective / urgent) Removing sutures or staples Customer service | |
| Obstetric Clinic | 1D 173 | IA IAA | Community Health Course Consolidation | Interprofessional Collaboration (mostly clerks and obstetricians) Obstetric Customer Service and Support Pregnancy test, blood glucose test, GBS test, vaginal examination, vital signs, staple removal, wick dressings Antenatal follow-ups Assistance to the obstetrician Preparation and record keeping Organization of review or consultations Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Pediatric Clinic | 1D 139 | IA/IAA IA IA/IAA | Consolidation Community Health Course Non-acute consolidation | Review and triage of records Organization of tests or exams Review of tests, exams or results Preparation and record keeping Medicated follow-ups Parent Services and Client Care (0-18 years) Telephone instruction, telephone triage and on-site instruction (asthma pump, breastfeeding) Sorting of consultations Interprofessional Collaboration Followed growth curve (weight, height and vital signs) Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Family Medicine Clinic | 1D | IA IA IA | Consolidation | Obstetrician consultation (woman of childbearing age) Follow-up to mothers and newborns Review of tests, exams or results Preparation and record keeping Vital signs and weights Bilirubin test Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic | 2D 182 | IA IA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course Non-acute consolidation | Cardiac / pulmonary rehabilitation Exercise program Regular customer follow-ups Drug monitoring Health promotion (cessation of smoking) Varied teaching (taking medication, preventing exacerbations, hypertension, diabetes, diet and active life etc ...) Consultations Interprofessional Collaboration (Kinesiologist, RN, Dietitian, Physiotherapist, Respiratory Therapist, Cardiologist and Respirologist) Regular schedule: day / week | |
| Telemedicine | 3B 123 | IA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | Delivery of care and remote services Preoperative evaluation Distance education (postpartum and breastfeeding) Mental Health Therapy Group (Anxiety Group) Remote medical follow-up (cardiac, childbirth, postoperative) Interprofessional and multidisciplinary collaboration Regular schedule: day / week | |
| External Mental Health Clinic | 00B | IA IA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course Non-acute consolidation | Follow-ups of patients in community Reviews / Consultations / Treatments Drug monitoring Group Therapy (Anxiety, CAJAR, TCD, Day Hospital) AGIR-group for concomitant disorders (consumption) ACCEPT ACTION (group therapy with schizophrenia) Customer service Drug Clinic (Clozaril) Interprofessional Collaboration (TS, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, RN, Psychotherapist, Occupational Therapist) Regular schedule: day / week | Scholarship (Mental Health) |
| Day Surgery | 2A 140 | IA | Consolidation | Operating room preparation (Operative list revision, IV insertion, vital signs, drug administration) Return to recovery room (evaluation, vital signs monitoring and operative site) Preparation for the discharge (teaching, prescription, exercises and follow-ups) Regular schedule: day / week | Scholarship (Surgery) |
| Community Intensive Treatment Team | 290 Rue Dupuis | IA/IAA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | Medication monitoring (pill and injection) Monitoring and Community Support (LDA) Health promotion for people living with mental health problems (sewing workshop, exercise program and various activities) Home monitoring Community integration Interprofessional Collaboration (RN / IAA, Community Worker, HCW and Psychiatrist) Regular schedule: day / week | Scholarship (Mental Health) |
| Emergency Room | 1A | IA/IAA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | Level training in critical care 3 resuscitation rooms Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Dynamic and committed team and environment Required experience (1 year) Nursing role varied: reception, triage, green zone (minor case) Projects: LEAN, Rapid bedding, I-Stat Various times: day / night / night / MSDS | Scholarship (Emergency Room) |
| Intensive Care | 1B | IA | Consolidation | Level training in critical care Early Career Opportunity in Critical Care Critical Care Certification to Get E.R.I.C Team Continuous Dialysis (CVVH) Intermediate surgical care Various times: day / night / night / MSDS Shifts of 8 or 12 hours | Scholarship (Intensive Care) |
| Recovery Room | 2A | IA | Consolidation | Level training in critical care Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol IPAC-Nurse assistant to the surgeon Previous experience required Multipurpose station between recovery room and operating room Mandatory intraoperative course Various times: day / evening / on call | Scholarship (Surgery) |
| Family Birthing Centre | 2B | IA/IAA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | 35 patients Mainly medicine with 4 surgical beds LEAN surgery Variety of cases: abdominal surgeries, urology, stomatitis care, ATP, chest drains VAC (pressure ulcers or abdominal wounds) Peer Recognition Various times: day / evening / night / FDS - Quarter 8 or 12 hours | Scholarship (Family Birthing Centre) |
| Internal Mental Health | 3B | IA/IAA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | Capacity of 56 open beds Excellent job opportunity Participation in research projects Promoting Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses of Canada (CII) Majority of CPI trained staff Promotion of ASSIST-Suicide and Gentle Persuasion Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA) Intensive Care (South), Rehabilitation (North) Interdisciplinary approach (ergo, TS, recreationologist, physiotherapist, dietitian) Various times: day / night / night / MSDS | Scholarship (Mental Health) |
| Medicine / Surgery | 3C | IA/IAA | Consolidation | 35 patients Mainly medicine with 4 surgical beds LEAN surgery Variety of cases: abdominal surgeries, urology, stomatitis care, ATP, chest drains VAC (pressure ulcers or abdominal wounds) Peer Recognition Various times: day / evening / night / FDS - Quarter 8 or 12 hours | Scholarship (Surgery) |
| Medicine-Cardio | 4A | IA/IAA IA | Consolidation Community Health Course | 30 patients Complex care Records requiring multiple tests / tests / procedures (angiogram, angioplasty, STENT, echocardiogram, pacemaker and pacemaker and defibrillator) Telemetry 12 (AF, block, arrhythmias) training offered to staff Duration of stay 5-6 days LEAN leadership Workload 5 day patients Various times: day / night / MSDS - 12 hours (2 D / 2 N 5 holidays) | Scholarship (Surgery) |
| Medicine and rehabilitation | 4C | IA/IAA | Consolidation | 41 patients Cases: stroke, COPD and cardiac or stable medical cases Average stay 15 days (maximum 3 weeks approximately) High proportion of LPNs Up to 10 patients per nurse (Discovery role) Nurse Practitioner Various times: day / night / FDS - 12 hours | |
| Surgery (Orthopedic) | 5C | IA/IAA | Consolidation | 36 beds Duration of stay 2 days Knee and hip arthroplasty (AMFQ) Fractures: femur or others, urology, intestinal resection, throat surgery Frequent service of the nurse specialized in wounds and stomotherapy (VAC, complex wounds) LEAN surgery Daily recognition of star employees Distribution 70% IA and 30% IAA Apnea Monitoring Room (1: 4) Practice of several techniques Charges 4 patients of day, 4 of evening and 6 of night Various times: day / night / night / FDS - 8 hour shifts | Scholarship (Surgery) |
| Medicine (Storke) | 6C | IA/IAA | Consolidation | 40 patients Complex medical patients (COPD, pneumonia) Neurological Specialization (AMFQ) Nurse Specialist Support in Behavior Problems LEAN leadership 2 days PAB plus a walker PAB Workload: 5 day patients Various times: day / evening / night / FDS - Quarter of 8 or 12 hours | Scholarship (Medicine) |
To apply for a clinical internship at Montfort, please complete the internship application form.
For any question regarding nursing internships, contact coorscinf@montfort.on.ca or by phone at 613-746-4621 ext. 6050.
Internship requestQ&A
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Can I apply for an internship if I want to further my nursing education?
Although a person’s professional development is very important, only applications from students in good standing in a training program will be considered. For legal and insurance reasons, we are unable to accept applicants who are not in a training program.
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Do you have scholarships for master's students?
We have a scholarship program for baccalaureate consolidation nursing students at Montfort. To learn more, please see the scholarship section above.
However, this is the only nursing scholarship we have. We do not have scholarships for graduate nursing programs or certificates of specialization.
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Who do I contact for an HFO (Health Force Ontario) position?
To learn more about HFO positions, you should contact Hôpital Montfort’s Human Resources. Please contact them by email at RH@montfort.on.ca or visit Hôpital Montfort’s website.
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How can I add interprofessional skills to my skill set?
As part of your internship at Montfort, you may receive an invitation to participate in interprofessional education. This training is voluntary and allows you to add to your understanding of the care team and the role each person plays. Time spent in training counts as internship hours.
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Can I apply for an internship in Montfort if my French is not perfect?
All interns who complete an internship at Montfort must be bilingual in French and English. We do not accept unilingual English-speaking students because we have to serve both a French and English-speaking public. That said, we may need to conduct a telephone interview to determine your level of French. Francophile or Francophone students who also speak English and who meet the internship requirements may be considered for an internship at Montfort.