By Nancy Nguyen, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
Description: Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides a full range of healthcare services to residents of Vancouver Island.
Highlights for new grads:
Flexible work hours
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
New entry-level positions (last year): 400
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 4 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Victoria BC, Duncan BC, Nanaimo BC, Port Alberni BC, Tofino BC, Campbell River BC, Port Hardy BC, Port McNeil BC, Southern Gulf Islands BC
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Resident Care Attendant, Rehabilitation Assistant, Pharmacist, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Medical Imaging Technician, Unit Clerk, Cook, Ultrasonographer, Speech Language Pathologist and Respiratory Therapist positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Human Resources, Public Administration
Bachelor of Science: Gerontology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology
Community College Diploma: Carpentry, Computer Science, Cooking / Chef Training, Health Care Aide (HCA), Human Resources, Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing (RN), Nursing (RNA / RPN), Orthotics / Prosthetics, Other Trades, Plumbing, Purchasing / Logistics, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Ultrasound Technician
Doctorate (Arts): Psychology
Doctorate (Science): Medical Doctor, Nursing
Master of Arts: Social Work
Master of Engineering: Biomedical Electronics
Master of Science: Nursing / Health Administration, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology
Professional Accreditation: Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
