Job Seeker Information Representative Workforce
Table of Contents Introduction About the Saskatoon Health Region About First Nations & Metis Health Employment / Career Opportunities What to expect at the Workplace Application Tips What to expect after you apply How to contact Representative Workforce
Introduction This presentation provides information and answers to frequently asked questions that First nations, Metis, Inuit and other job seekers may have when looking at employment opportunities with the Saskatoon Health Region. SPH Spiritual Room
About the Saskatoon Health Region Vision: Healthiest People, Healthiest Communities, Exceptional Service Range of Services and Programs: hospital and long term care, public health and home care, mental health and addiction services, prenatal and palliative care. It also provides specialized health care to thousands of people from across Saskatchewan. Serves over 336,000 local residents in more than 100 cities, towns, villages, RMs and First Nation communities.
The Saskatoon Health Region Is 5.25% of Saskatchewan s geographic area Largest Health employer in the province : 14,146 (urban: 12,227, rural: 1919) 4.93% of staff have selfidentified as First Nations or Métis - 573 employees. (O&O:11,622).
About First Nations & Métis Health First Nations and Métis Health is a unit within the Saskatoon Health Region that provides culturally appropriate support, services and education for patients and their families and for the Saskatoon Health Region employees. It has two distinct streams: Representative Workforce and First Nations & Métis Health Service. We also connect with internal and external partners on a variety of projects and initiatives. Representative Workforce First Nations & Métis Health Service Community Connections
About Representative Workforce Our Vision: To be diverse, culturally competent organization: with a workforce that is representative of the community we serve that provides quality client centred experiences to patients, clients, residents and families within Saskatoon Health Region Cultural Competency Recruitment Retention Education and learning Communication Partnerships
About First Nations & Métis Health Service First Nations and Métis Health Service provides services to First Nation and Métis patients. They play a key role in linking the hospital environment with the patient's home community. We presently have Health Navigators working at St. Paul s Hospital and Royal University Hospital. Health Navigator s Role Coordination & liaison Interpretation Advocacy
Employment & Career Opportunities What kind of opportunities are available? What kind of training/ education / experience is needed? Are the job / positions unionized? What are the hours of work?
Over 200 Different Occupations 1. Registered Nurse (RN ) 3400 + 2. Continuing Care Aid (CCA) 2400+ 3. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 770+ 4. Environmental Service Worker (ESW) Housekeepers 660+ 5. Food Service Worker (FSW) 650+ 6. Medical Diagnostic (CLXT, Lab & Rad Tech, Sonographers) 450+ 7. OOS Management (Degree) 440+ 8. OOS non Management (Degree, Cert) 410+ 9. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists & Asst 270+ 10. Sterile Processing Workers 200+ 11. Social Workers (BA & Masters) 150+ 12. Trades (electricians, plumbers, etc..) 120+ 13. Addiction counsellors 120+ 14. Assessor Coordinators 110+ 15. Administrative (office education cert) over 30 different positions
Career Options
Direct Entry Grade 10/12 Environmental Services Worker Food Services Worker Groundskeeper Mail Porter Maintenance Services Worker Porter Postal Clerk File Clerk Food Services Clerk Unit Support Worker Inventory Control Clerk Laboratory Process Worker Laboratory Services Worker Pathology Attendant Security Officer Stores person Switchboard Operator Pay varies on the position but most are more than $17/hour. See earlier page for positions that are in the top 15!
Certificate, Diploma, Journeyperson Careers Addiction Counsellor Cardiology Technologist Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technician Continuing Care Assistant Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Health Information Management Analyst (HIMP) Licensed Practical Nurse Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist Second Class Chief Engineer Medical Radiation Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist I,II Operating Room Attendant Operating Room Technician/LPN Payroll Clerk Purchasing Agent Health Records Clerk Medical Office Assistant Reception & Office Assistant Registration Clerk Unit Assistant, Unit Clerk
University Degrees Social Worker (BA, Masters) Registered Nurses Nurse Practitioners Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Psychologists (Masters) Medical Doctors Accounting/Finance Directors Managers General Managers Human Resources Manager of Nursing
Are the job / positions unionized? The majority of the positions in the Saskatoon Health Region are unionized. We have staff in three main unions and the rest are considered out of scope (OOS). Union Number employed (as of April 2015) SUN 3286 SEIU 6265 HSAS 1217 OOS 854
The Union & 24/7 Reality Unions support in- scope employees through the use of collective agreements. These agreements often determine how people are hired. For example, qualified internal applicants are often considered first for vacant positions based on the definitions of Seniority. Job descriptions, qualifications, wages and benefits are some of the items discussed and negotiated with the various unions. Non-unionized (OOS) positions are open to all qualified, both internal and external applicants. Hospitals offer 24 hr. service - seven days a week so many staff are needed to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.
SHR Expectations regarding Qualifications For All types of positions you must Meet education requirements (check for Professional Association licensing requirements) English Proficiency (readiness, assessments) Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Search Pre-employment Certificate (offers an overview of key policies & issues that are key for all employees and introduces our mentorship opportunities. It is done online prior to starting work)
Nursing Professional Associations Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses Canadian Nurses Association Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association Occupational Therapists Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Saskatchewan Association of Occupational Therapists Physicians Canadian Medical Association College of Family Physicians of Canada College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Physical Therapists Canadian Information Centre for PT International Credentials Canadian Physiotherapy Association Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists Pharmacists Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians Canadian Pharmacists Association Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Psychologists Canadian Psychological Association Public Health Inspectors Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Social Workers Canadian Association of Social Workers See SHR website for links & more information
Application tips: Check Join Our Team regularly for job postings and other opportunities (career fairs and information sessions) Apply for all competitions you qualify for and submit your application to the Casual resume library. Consider the rural & other Hard to recruit options. Reapply for casual every 4 6 months Use resume & cover letter (include availability) Be available working phones, active emails Please support our work by Self-declaring (optional)
What to expect when interviewed Bring Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable sector search Bring your Pre-employment certificate Bring your SIN number Bring updated list of references Be prepared for interview Behavioural interviewing offer examples from past work, volunteering and life experience Know yourself and be prepared to tell others about your self!
What to expect when hired (some of the benefits) WOW 2 3 days for initial orientation Immunization opportunity to update RW support cultural competency Opportunity to self- ID Mentorship opportunities Union support (Collective agreement) Work supports (Safety line, etc.)
For more information contact Julie Haubrich - Phoebe Fosseneuve Representative Workforce Consultants Phone 306-655-0201 Or email Representative.workforce@saskatoonhealthreigon.ca
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