Nursing
St. Michael's Hospital
Welcome to St. Michael's Hospital!
We are thrilled that you are joining us for a nursing clinical placement. At St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all nursing students. We are dedicated to providing a safe, constructive and collaborative environment where the staff can role model, teach, coach, and guide nursing students at the point of care and within scope of practice. We are dedicated to treating all with respect, compassion and dignity and are guided by a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and leadership.
Before you Start
Complete the following items prior to your first day of placement
Welcome Email
Go through the welcome email in its entirety to complete the onboarding requirements.
They include:
- Instructions to complete requirements on Student Registration System
- Your IPAC Training Schedule
Student Registration System (SRS)
Ensure that you complete the e-learning modules and mandatory requirements found in the SRS. The requirements must be completed at least 5 business days prior to placement.
Confirmation
When you have completed your requirements on SRS and they are processed by the Student Centre, you will receive a confirmation email with your next steps.
While on Placement
ID Badge
Where: 10-Peter Gilgan Tower (PGT).
Hours: open 24/7
You are not permitted to get your ID badge until you have received confirmation from the Student Centre. Without confirmation, you will be turned away.
Bring a government issued photo ID in order to obtain a hospital badge.
Use the QUEEN ST Main Entrance. (Don’t use the new PGT Entrance). Once inside the lobby, take the Donnelly South Elevator (your far right) to 10-Donnelly. Make a right, walk down the ramp towards the double doors, and use the Open Door Push Button. To your right is the Badge Station, Service Desk-10-703 for your badge and username.
Computer System Access
After getting your ID badge: you must change your computer password onsite. You can access a computer in your Unit/Student Centre/Computer lab.
The username will be given to you by the ID badge station and the temporary password is: UHTtempxxxx! (xxxx is the alphanumeric series on the back of your ID badge).
Remote Access
Once you have set up your Unity Health email, look for your FortiToken license from IT helpdesk and scan the QR code with your downloaded FortiToken app. Please let Cindy know or contact the IT helpdesk (416-864-5751) directly if you have any problem.
Follow the installation instructions provided to download the FortiToken app – see attachments in your confirmation email.
Click here to access your email remotely
Lockers
Lockers are located on B2 level. Room B2-036 (female) and room B2-042 (male).
Please email the Education Coordinator – Cindy Chiu – for your assigned locker.
Dress Code & Scent Sensitivity
- Students are expected to dress in a professional manner that is appropriate for a healthcare setting.
- School-issued scrubs must be worn in patient care areas for Nursing and PSW Students.
- Closed-toe footwear is required, and shoes with holes, vents, or mesh are not permitted. Clothing with offensive, political, commercial, or inappropriate images or messages is not permitted.
- To help maintain Unity Health’s scent-sensitive environment, please avoid wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, or scented hair products.
- Long hair should be tied back when needed, for patient care or safety.
- Fingernails must be clean and trimmed. Artificial nails and nail enhancements are not permitted in clinical areas, and nail polish is acceptable only if it is not chipped.
- Unity Health respects cultural and religious attire in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code while ensuring patient and workplace safety.
- For more information, please refer to the Dress Code and Scent Sensitivity Policy on UnityNet.
Resources for Clinical Instructors, Preceptors and Placement Supervisors
Before you Leave
ID Badge
Return this to the Student Centre or the Security Office (main floor of the Peter Gilgan Tower).
Locker
Reminder to remove all your personal belongings and leave the lock on the locker.
Learner Experience Survey
Your voice matters and makes a difference. You will receive a link at the end of your placement.
Louise M. Killackey Preceptorship Nursing Excellence Award
Help recognize a nurse who was exceptional or made a difference in your learning experience during your placement with us.
Careers at Unity Health
We welcome all students to apply for any employment opportunities found on our website, which covers any open positions across Unity Health’s three sites: Providence Healthcare, St. Michaels Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Centre.
For internal applicants, apply here.
For external applicants, apply here.