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HFO Program for New Nursing Graduates: A unique way to start your career

Hôpital Montfort is proud to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) initiative .

In concrete terms, this is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care aimed at facilitating the integration of new nursing and practical nursing graduates into the job market through 450 hours of support giving them direct access to a full-time position or the equivalent of full-time hours for 1 year.  

This program helps new nursing graduates find full-time work in Ontario. The job guarantee for nursing graduates is part of the Health Profession Ontario (HPO) strategy, better known by its acronym HFO, Health Force Ontario. 

Eligibility criteria for the NGG initiative:

Canadian-trained nursing students:

  • Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification from the College of Nurses of Ontario (or undertake to take steps to obtain it before taking up the position).
  • Graduate of a nursing or practical nursing program;  
  • Must not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to participating in the NGG initiative;
  • Match an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario;  
  • Commitment to accept full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with the employer following completion of the 450 hours 

Foreign-trained nursing students:

  • Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification from the College of Nurses of Ontario (or undertake to take steps to obtain it before taking up the position).
  • Have completed their nursing training abroad;
  • Must not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months preceding participation in the NGG initiative;
  • Have found an employer through the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • Agree to accept full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with the employer following completion of the 450 hours required by the initiative. 

At Montfort, choosing the NGG ionitiative means:  

  • personal support from a nurse mentor for the first 12 weeks of your employment;  
  • a guaranteed 12 months of full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours; 
  • increased confidence;  
  • professional network development;  
  • learn at your own pace;  
  • preparation for building your career.

It's the pairing with a nurse mentor that makes the program at Montfort unique;, allowing graduates to feel confident and supported right from the start of their career. 

Choosing Montfort also means:

  • Ongoing training and career development;  
  • Participation on various innovative committees;  
  • Working in an interprofessional, multidisciplinary model;    
  • Free access to an on-site gym;
  • Wellness program (yoga; meditation; etc.);  
  • HOOP pension plan;
  • Access to second-language scholarships;
  • Visits from pet therapy dogs;
  • A stimulating environment;
  • And much more! 

See available positions at Montfort that may allow you to apply to the NGG initiative: