By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) provides a complete range of healthcare services to over 120,000 residents in Brantford and surrounding Brant County.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $55,001 to $60,000
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
Student employment: summer and co-op
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Offers and funds a Critical Care education program to recent graduates and experienced nurses.
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Registered Nurse, Graduate Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse (Graduate), and Pharmacist Intern positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Human Resources, Journalism, Public Relations / Communications, Social Work
Bachelor of Science: Audiology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Dietitian / Nutrition, Engineering Technician, Health Sciences (Other), Human Resources, Information Technology, Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing (RN), Nursing (RNA / RPN), Office Administration, Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing / Logistics, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Secretarial, Social Worker / DSW, Ultrasound Technician
Doctorate (Science): Medical Doctor
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: University of Waterloo, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, McMaster University, Western University, Conestoga College, University of Ottawa, Queen's University, University of Toronto, Medix School
