Vancouver Island Health Authority employees
New Grad Review from The Career Directory (2013):
By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description:
VIHA provides a full range of healthcare services to residents of Vancouver Island.
Highlights for new grads:
- Average starting salary: $55,001 to $60,000
- Flexible work hours
- Formal leadership training
- Health benefits for new employees
- In-house training program
- Mentoring program
- Online training program
- Orientation program for new employees
- 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, Health Care 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: Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition
- Community College Diploma: 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: Audiology, Environmental, Health Sciences, Nursing / Health Administration, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology
- Professional Accreditation: Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
On-campus recruitment at:
University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University, Camosun College, North Island College, Sprott Shaw College
Current jobs (all levels) on Eluta.ca:
95
For other new grad opportunities, please visit the employer's website.
Updated: Nov 30 2012
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