Careers in Healthcare

Cypress Health RegionLeaders in Rural Health Excellence

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

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.

What Can You Do?There are many different areas where you can

begin your career with Cypress Health!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Applying for a Job Continued• Send in your resume and cover letter

– Fax 778-5157– Email to careers@cypressrha.ca– 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

Volunteering

Programs Available• Meals on Wheels• Activity Helper• Friendly Visiting• Adopt a Grandparent

“Share Your Time and Your Talents!”

Benefits of Volunteering

• Volunteering looks great on a resume and university application

• An excellent way to explore health careers

For More Information

• Contact the Cypress Health Region at– Ph. (306) 778-5256– Fax. (306)778-5157– careers@cypressrha.ca– 429 4th Ave NE, Swift Current, SK S9H 2J9