The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with over 100 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.
The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program.
The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing
The Physiotherapy Aide provides support and assistance to the therapists in the daily functioning of the department. The Physiotherapy Aide works in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
Status: Temporary, Part-Time
Department: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Shift: Days (Monday to Friday) 37.5 hours every two weeks, hours subject to change
Language: Bilingualism (French & English) is required
Salary: $26.52 - $27.73 per hour (as per CUPE Collective Agreement)
Qualifications- Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma
- Related experience is an asset
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
- Computer proficiency is a requirement
- Up to date immunizations required including COVID-19.