We are proud to recognize the RBC Foundation for investing $250,000 in the future of healthcare at Health Sciences North!
This generous donation, now in its second year, is powering two transformative programs – SIM-2-You and the Novice Nurse Workshop – helping us bring critical, hands-on education right to our nurses.
SIM-2-You brings simulation-based learning directly to the units – where it’s needed most. Already, 421 nurses across departments including in-patient medicine and surgical, in-patient addictions medicine, the emergency department and post-anesthetic care have gained valuable skills without leaving their units.
Novice Nurse Workshops are building confidence in early-career nurses. Since May 2024, 79 nurses have participated, with 140 more expected to attend by the end of 2025. Nurses describe the sessions as “highly engaging and of exceptional quality,” giving them tools they can immediately apply in practice.
The result? More confident nurses, improved care, and stronger teams – all of which support recruitment, retention, and the high standard of patient care we’re proud to deliver.
Thank you, RBC Foundation, for making this impact possible. Your support is helping us shape the future of nursing in Northeastern Ontario.