careers in healthcare cypress health region leaders in rural health excellence
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Careers in Healthcare
Cypress Health RegionLeaders in Rural Health Excellence
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About the Cypress Health Region• Employs 1650 health professionals in 20 facilities
in Southwest Saskatchewan• Covering 45,000 square kilometers• Serving 47,000 people
• Long Term Care, Acute Care, Primary Health Care, Community Health Services
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A Unionized EnvironmentMost of the healthcare professionals employed in
the Cypress Health Region belong to one of three Unions
• SEIU (Service Employees International Union) covers the majority of employees
• HSAS (Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan) represents most employees who have a degree in a health science profession
• SUN (Saskatchewan Union of Nurses) represents the Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses employed in the province.
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What Can You Do?There are many different areas where you can
begin your career with Cypress Health!
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Grade 10• Food Services Worker – $16.74 - $17.92/hour
• Laundry Services Worker – $16.20 - $17.35/hour
• Environmental Services Workers – $16.20 - $17.35/hour
• Caretaker – $16.74 - $17.92/hour
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Staff SchedulersScheduling is a centralized unit at Cypress Health, the Staff schedulers are responsible for ensuring facilities are a dequately staffed by calling employees $19.38 – $20.75/ hour
Registration ClerksRegistration Clerks work at the Admissions in Cypress Regional Hospital $18.34 - $19.64/hour
Office Education Certificate
• Other valuable courses include Medical Terminology and Medical Office Assistant
Certificates
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TradesFacility Maintenance & Operator
Operates and monitors computerized building control systems and maintains facility/plant systems and equipment $24.00 - $25.72 / hourBuilding Systems Technician certificate5th Class Power Engineer certificate & Refrigeration Certificate
Cook Prepares meals and coordinates facility kitchen$19.87- $21.29 / hourJourneyperson Cook certificate
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Nursing Careers
Special Care Aide/Home Care AideProvides personal care to residents of Long Term Care facilities, acute care units and those still living at home who require assistance with daily tasks.$19.38 – $20.75
CCA certificate from SIAST
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LPN – Licensed Practical NurseProvides assessments of clients in Long Term Care facilities and acute care facilities. Assists physician procedures where required and provides patient care.$31.01 - $33.21 / hour
Practical Nursing Diploma
Nursing Careers
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Nursing Careers ContinuedRegistered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Patient care and evaluation, assist in physician procedures, IV placements, phlebotomy, administering medications.Nursing DegreeRPN Degree
$34.25 - $45.35 / hour
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Technicians/TechnologistsMedical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
$31.01 - $33.21MLT Diploma
Combined Lab and X-ray Technician (CLXT)$26.35 – $28.20CLXT Certificate
Medical Radiology Technician (MRT)$31.01- $33.21MRT Diploma
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Health Science Professionals• Speech Language Pathologist
– $31.756 – $38.842• Psychologist
– $30.535 – $47.046 • Occupational Therapist
– $27.526 – $33.657• Physical Therapist
– $28.013 – $34.237• Public Health Inspector
– $30.130 – $36.763 Degree, Masters, PhD
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Financial Assistance
• Cypress Health offers $2500 per year in tuition reimbursement for the final two years of an education program for a Hard To Recruit position
• This funding is in exchange for 1 year Return in Service for each $2500 accepted.
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Applying for a Job• Provincial Postings are open to the public
– The public can only apply on Provincial Postings• Visit www.cypresshealth.ca• Postings go up every Tuesday and remain open for
7-10 days, depending on the union– Each posting has the deadline listed on the website
and on the posting – Late applications will not be accepted
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Applying for a Job Continued• Send in your resume and cover letter
– Fax 778-5157– Email to [email protected]– Drop off or mail to 429 4th Ave NE
• Include the Posting Number in your cover letter• Include a copy of your proof of qualifications• If there is no posting:
– Send your resume and cover letter and state what you are hoping to do
– Resumes are kept for 3 months for casual positions
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Volunteering
Programs Available• Meals on Wheels• Activity Helper• Friendly Visiting• Adopt a Grandparent
“Share Your Time and Your Talents!”
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Benefits of Volunteering
• Volunteering looks great on a resume and university application
• An excellent way to explore health careers
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For More Information
• Contact the Cypress Health Region at– Ph. (306) 778-5256– Fax. (306)778-5157– [email protected]– 429 4th Ave NE, Swift Current, SK S9H 2J9