School Program

Who is Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) and what is the School Shift Program?

TL;DR: Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) is a community nursing and home care organization serving Durham Region and the School Shift Program is an employment pathway focused on Pediatric Nursing in schools where nurses provide care such as enteral feeding, seizure protocol, airway maintenance, and diabetes management. Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) operates visiting nursing and shift programs across Durham Region and maintains employment programs like the Visiting Nursing and Shift Nursing programs. The School Shift Program is described on the hiring page as a School Nursing role emphasizing pediatric care and links to the careers page and external Apply Now JotForm for recruitment.

What clinical tasks and pediatric skills are included in the School Shift Program?

TL;DR: School Shift nurses at PICN perform pediatric tasks including enteral feeding, seizure management, airway maintenance, and diabetes management, aligned with PICN’s Pediatric Nursing services delivered by school and visiting nurses. The landing page lists these core tasks and the knowledge graph connects the School Shift Program to Service_PediatricNursing, Role_SchoolNurses and Role_VisitingNurses; related clinical skills include enteral feeding, tracheostomy/ventilator care and central venous line management when required or when care transfers between school and home settings.

Where does PICN provide school nursing and shift services?

TL;DR: PICN provides school nursing and shift-based pediatric care throughout Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and surrounding communities, delivering services in school and community settings. The knowledge graph and landing page explicitly list the service area and show care is performed in Setting_School, Setting_Home and Setting_RetirementCommunity as appropriate, with a local office at the Whitby location and online channels like the service request form and careers pages to connect applicants and families.

How do I apply for the School Shift Program or get more information about PICN careers?

TL;DR: Apply using the external JotForm Apply Now link on the hiring page or visit PICN’s careers/hiring pages; you can also call 905.665.1711 or toll-free 1.800.564.9534 or email info@picn.ca for recruitment inquiries. The landing page links to an external application form (https://form.jotform.com/252364620546052) and to the Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage and Careers content; these channels connect candidates to Program_VisitingNurseProgram and Program_ShiftNursingProgram opportunities and recruitment staff.

What qualifications and requirements are needed to work in the School Shift Program?

TL;DR: Applicants must have current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), valid CPR certification, a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle; new graduates are welcome to apply. The landing page’s Requirements section and the knowledge graph list regulatory requirements (CNO), practical requirements (driver’s license and vehicle), and emphasize Monday–Friday availability aligned with school hours; applicants should consult the careers page or recruitment contacts for role-specific details.

What pay, incentives, and benefits does PICN offer for nurses joining the School Shift Program?

TL;DR: The page lists a $5,000 retention incentive bonus, eligibility for an Ontario Health CCPN Grant up to $25,000 for eligible nurses, plus paid training, education reimbursement and mileage reimbursement. PICN’s landing page highlights concrete incentives (Retention Incentive Bonus and Ontario Health CCPN Grant) and broader supports such as Value_ProfessionalDevelopment, paid training and the Total Rewards Program; exact salary ranges are not specified on the page and applicants should ask recruitment for detailed compensation packages.

How does PICN manage safety, emergency protocols, and clinical competence for school nursing?

TL;DR: PICN maintains a 24-hour Emergency Protocol that directs callers to 911 for emergencies and provides non-emergency contact routes; clinical competence is supported by required certifications, paid training, professional development and specialized programs where applicable. The knowledge graph shows a Policy_EmergencyProtocol that uses Contact_Emergency911 and Contact_MainPhone, and PICN emphasizes Value_ProfessionalDevelopment, Program_CAPCE for palliative competency when relevant, and coordination with community partners and specialist organizations to ensure evidence-based, safe care.

Can new nursing graduates apply and what support will PICN provide to early-career nurses?

TL;DR: Yes—new graduates are explicitly welcome to apply to PICN’s School Shift Program and related employment programs and can expect supports such as paid training, education reimbursement, mentorship opportunities and clear career pathways. The landing page and knowledge graph highlight that PICN encourages new graduates, promotes Value_CareerGrowth and Value_ProfessionalDevelopment, and presents Program_VisitingNurseProgram and Program_ShiftNursingProgram as pathways for career development; for specific onboarding or preceptorship details applicants should contact recruitment via the careers page or PICN phone numbers.