Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH) seeks to revamp its clinical nursing orientation program to better align with current nursing curriculum, best practice guidelines, and CNO standards. The goal is to create a tech-forward, engaging orientation experience that strengthens the onboarding process for new and returning nursing staff. This project aims to develop teaching tools that foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging professional growth and improving staff retention. By evaluating and refreshing existing materials, the project will ensure that the orientation process is inclusive, adaptive, and respects adult learning principles. The initiative will involve scoping and benchmarking with other hospitals to gather data and update the orientation curriculum, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and forward-thinking nursing workforce.

The project will deliver updated clinical education materials, including lesson plans, presentation materials, and learner notes, to improve engagement and knowledge transfer. It will also redesign processes and tools to support new employees at all levels, incorporating innovative platforms for content delivery. Regular validation of learning and clear learning objectives will be integral to the new orientation program.