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Job Seeker Information
Representative Workforce
• 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
Table of Contents
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 self-identified as First Nations or
Métis - 573 employees. (O&O:11,622).
About First Nations & Métis Health
First Nations & Métis Health Service
Representative Workforce
Community Connections
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.
About Representative Workforce Our Vision:
To be diverse, culturally competent organization:
Cultural Competency Recruitment Retention
Education and learning Communication Partnerships
• 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
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
• •
• Unit Support Worker
• Inventory Control Clerk
• Laboratory Process Worker
• Laboratory Services Worker
• Pathology Attendant
• Security Officer
• Stores person
• Switchboard Operator
• Environmental Services Worker
• Food Services Worker
• Groundskeeper
• Mail Porter
• Maintenance Services Worker
• Porter
• Postal Clerk
• File Clerk
• Food Services Clerk
Direct Entry Grade 10/12
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)
Professional Associations Nursing • 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
Pharmacists • Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians
• Canadian Pharmacists Association
• Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
Psychologists • Canadian Psychological Association
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
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
Thank you!