Senior Practicum for Nursing Students

I’m considering the Grace for my clinical experience. What does the Grace have to offer?

You will be in an environment that supports both your professional and personal development.

The Grace has a variety of resources to help you make your clinical practicum a positive learning experience.

First and foremost, we are patient-centred.  Our hospital values collaborative decision-making and a supportive and caring environment.  We believe that practices, which reflect these values, result in satisfied patients and staff members.

There are a wide variety of clinical programs from which to choose. 

What services are available at the Grace to help me get the most out of my experience?

Excellent Library Services

The library at the Grace is part of the University of Manitoba library. Do you need help with a literature search?  Do you have a question about clinical practice? The library’s reference section, up-to-date selection of journals, and reference services provides access to numerous resources to assist you. If we don’t have what you want, staff will use their many links with other health libraries to get it for you.

Preceptor/Buddy Program

You can do your clinical practice in your area of interest with an experienced preceptor/buddy with expertise in that clinical area. Your preceptor/buddy will help you in all aspects of your new professional role.

How do I apply for clinical placement at the Grace?

Thank you for your interest in a clinical placement at the Grace Hospital. The first step is to decide which program interests you. Information about the programs can be found under the Patients and Visitors section of this website. Once you have decided on the programs that interest you, inform your instructor or clinical placement coordinator of your decision.             

From Within Manitoba

Please have your instructor or clinical placement coordinator fill out the form below and return it to us via fax (204-837-0406) or via e-mail (alee2@ggh.mb.ca).  We will begin processing your request as soon as it is received.  The instructor or clinical placement coordinator will receive confirmation of placement within two to three weeks of receipt of the request.  If you have any questions regarding student placements, please contact Educational Resources at 204-837-0346. 

Student placement request form available as a PDF here.

From Outside the Province/Country

For requests from students that are located outside of Manitoba, please have your instructor complete the document below and return to us via fax (1-204-837-0406) or via e-mail (alee2@ggh.mb.ca).  Note:  your school must provide workplace injury insurance and liability insurance before your request can be considered.  Priority is given to students within the province.  A contract between the school and the Grace Hospital has to be in place prior to a student being accepted for placement.  Because of this, we require at least 3 months notice in order to process a request.

Request Letter as a PDF here.

We are pleased that you will be joining us at the Grace Hospital.  Please find attached some information that will assist you in becoming familiar with the Grace Hospital and its policies and practices.  We hope you find this information useful.  Our staff will be pleased to assist you as you find your way around and guide you as you learn to provide care and service to our patients and their families.  If you are being preceptored with one of our employees your instructor or clinical placement coordinator will be provided with scheduling information.

Welcome to the Grace Handout as a PDF here.

Locker Assignments

In order to assign a locker to you, we require your instructor to fill out the attached form and return it to us as indicated on the form. Once the form has been forwarded to us, please call Human Resources to schedule an appointment for locker assignment at 204-837-0391. If you have any questions, please call Educational Resources at 204-837-0346.

Notification for Human Resources as a PDF here .

Orientation Schedules

Senior Practicum students attend our 4-day Nursing Orientation and attend our 2-day General Orientation. Orientations take place during the first week of every month. Below is a schedule of upcoming orientations. Have your instructor call Educational Resources to register for these orientations.