We provide observational job shadowing opportunities to allow learners to gain a better understanding about a particular profession or occupation. It is not considered an educational or accredited placement.

 The purpose of the experience may include, but is not limited to:

• Assist in career choices, or making informed decisions about potential career paths by spending time with a hospital employee currently working in that role.
• Allow registered health professionals to enhance their knowledge through an observational experience.
• Fulfill requirements for entrance into a recognized educational program.
• For exposure to the Canadian Health Care system for foreign trained health care professionals. 

About job shadowing:

• The experience can be up to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Is strictly observational with no hands-on patient care or patient activities.
• Non Nursing Health Professionals must have pre-arranged a job shadow experience with a current SJHH staff member prior to applying.

• Requires explicit permission from patients to be present for care-related activities. Patients have the right to refuse this observation

Eligibility criteria:

An observational job shadow is not for individuals who:

• Are current employees of SJHH
• Fit the criteria of the SJHH Volunteer Services
• Require a job shadow experience for completion of a recognized educational program from a university, college, high school or training institution
• Require an evaluation component of their visit by our staff

Process to request a job shadow:

• Complete the Job Shadow Application and submit to the appropriate individual outlined in the application.