Employment Opportunities at Riverview Health Centre

Welcome to Riverview Health Centre and its many employment opportunities. The 388-bed campus provides a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and outreach services including: Adult Rehabilitation; Respiratory Care; Palliative Care; Long Term Care; Personal Care; Behaviour Management; Adult Day Hospital; Continence Clinic; and Psychogeriatric Outreach. To take a Virtual Tour of the facility, click on the Our Facilities main tab (above) and then click "Virtual Tours."

Riverview recognizes that its solid reputation and corporate success is directly related to the dedicated employees working in the various disciplines throughout the organization. Through their hard work and outstanding contributions, these employees have helped create a facility that is renowned for the provision of health care services.

More than that, Riverview Health Centre is a community within a community. The workplace culture provides support and respect; it is a place where staff are valued and appreciated, a place where they can grow and develop on a personal and professional level, and a place where they develop tremendous satisfaction in the job they do and the services they provide.

What makes Riverview Health Centre an employer of choice? Below you will find a sampling of the offerings available to staff:

Organizational Culture

• The facility is rooted in its strong past (museum, historical preservation).
• Research opportunities are available.

Community Spirit

• Pride of guardianship/stewardship is evidenced in the environmentally conscious and energy efficient facility, with its beautiful, well-maintained grounds that fit in naturally with the community around it.
• Bird feeders, nature walks and a solitude pond are available for contemplative relaxation.
• There is a conservatory for use by staff and patients/residents/families.

Leadership

• Leaders are forward thinking and future oriented.
• Clear vision, strong direction and a supportive work environment are in evidence.

Quality of Work Life

• A staff injury prevention program is available.
• Staff wellness programs include Annual Wellness Days with planned activities, curling bonspiels, golf tournaments and golf days.
• There is a fully equipped health club and gym for the exclusive use of staff.
• Staff recognition events, such as a long service reception, Christmas tea, staff appreciation event and retirement reception, are held.
• The design of the facility incorporates quality and efficiency.
• Affordable and accessible parking facilities are available.

Meaningful Work

• Patient focused care is important.
• The facility is recognized as a leader in Adult Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Long Term Care and Personal Care.

Compensation and Benefit Plans

• Salaries are competitive within the health care sector.
• Comprehensive benefit plans are available.

Education and Training

• New staff receive an extensive orientation program.
• Continuing education programs are available for all levels of staff.
• The Centre supports a state-of-the-art audiovisual department.

Professional Growth and Development

• Awards are available (click on Employment and Volunteering main tab and go to "Awards.")
• The Centre facilitates the access to various funds for continuing education and training.

Technology

• Computer systems are state-of-the-art.

Employment Sectors

What facility would be complete without recognition of the professionals who provide services either as a direct patient/resident care giver or in support of patient/resident care? These include:

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR - NURSING STAFF
The Nursing Sector is composed of registered nurses who either

• directly provide patient/resident care, or
• coordinate care for patients/residents

The clinical nurse specialists provide education/training and/or mentoring to the nursing staff in relation to the provision of care.

Positions included are:

• Registered Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR - ALLIED HEALTH
The Allied Health Sector provides specialized patient/resident services that are of a therapeutic nature.

Positions included are:

• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Laboratory and Radiology Technologists
• Social Workers
• Respiratory Therapists
• Dieticians
• Pharmacists
• Speech/Language Pathologists

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR - TRADES STAFF
The Trades Sector provides specialized services in relation to the plant and property maintenance of the organization.

Positions included are:

• Engineers
• System Maintenance Technicians
• Carpenters
• Plumbers
• Painters
• Electricians
• Certified Electronic Technologists
• Grounds Keepers

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR - SUPPORT SERVICES
The Support Services Sector provides services to the organization that either

• support patient/resident care, such as housekeeping, health information and physical plant staff, or
• directly provide patient/resident care, such as health care aides

Positions included are:

• Health Care Aides
• Service Partners
• Rehab Attendants
• Housekeeping Staff
• Dietary Staff
• Activity Workers
• Clerical Staff
• Materiel Management Staff
• Educators
• Accountants
• Network Support Analysts
• Help Desk Specialists
• Health Records Staff
• Multi Media Resource
• Public Relations

EMPLOYMENT SECTOR - MANAGEMENT STAFF
Management staff are found in each of the different sectors. They provide leadership and direction within the organization to ensure that the human and fiscal resources are sufficient for the provision of the best possible patient/resident care.

Positions included are:

• Managers
• Directors

To discover existing vacancies and application information, click on the Employment and Volunteering main tab (above), go to "Employment Opportunities" and choose "Current Vacancies."

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