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Why should you choose to work at the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance?
Every member of the LWHA team helps people! From those who direct and register patients, to our clerical and service staff who work to keep our patients & staff safe and healthy at work to those providing direct patient care.
LWHA is a work environment that gives all staff the opportunity to work to their full scope and each are provided ongoing growth and learning opportunities. LWHA is committed to organizational development in an effort to increase quality patient care and organizational effectiveness through education and training. As such, the organization promotes equitable access for resources to support necessary education and training that aligns with best practices and organizational goals or strategic directions
LWHA is a great place to work. Are you an experienced healthcare professional, interested in making a job change? Are you interested in a career in healthcare and want to see what it might be like?
Contact us today to arrange an onsite job shadow day. This can be an excellent way to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a health care professional at LWHA and decide whether our work culture appeals to you. It can also provide valuable opportunities to network with professionals in your chosen field.
If you are interested, please email careers@lwha.ca. Please detail which healthcare position you are interested in.
LWHA is a proud participant in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Initiative (NGG).
The NGG program is designed to support Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who are within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) by providing them with a full-time employment opportunity.
The NGG program uses the NGG online portal to link new nurses and employers. Funding is provided to support transition into practice opportunities for new nurses that lead to full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours.
The ministry will provide 20 weeks of funding for each new nurse approved to participate in the NGG program. This will include 12 weeks of funding for the nurse’s transition into practice period and 8 weeks of funding to reinvest in existing frontline nurses and their professional development.
Eligibility
Participation in the NGG program is open to nurses within 12 months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) who meet the criteria below.
Canadian educated nurses who:
- Graduated with a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a diploma from a practical nursing program in Canada;
- Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO; and
- Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period.
Internationally educated nurses who:
- Completed their nursing education outside of Canada;
- Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within 12 months of registering with the CNO; and
- Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer after completing the NGG program transition into practice period.
How to Participate
Eligible nurses must use the NGG online portal and follow the registration and matching process outlined below:
- Visit the NGG online portal and register as a Nursing User.
- Apply for positions with organizations and match with an Employer on the NGG online portal.
- Complete the transition into practice period.
If you are a nurse or Medical Laboratory Technologist Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance is included in the Province’s learn and stay grant. This program offers free tuition, books and other fees to students who stay and work in the region where they studied. Huron Perth is included in an expanded South West Region and can take advantage of the following programs:
Huron Perth is included in an expanded South West Region and can take advantage of the following programs:
Practical Nursing
• Collège Boréal – Windsor
• Fanshawe College – London, Woodstock
• Georgian College – Owen Sound
• Lambton College – Sarnia
• St. Clair College – Windsor, Chatham
Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
• St. Clair College – Windsor
• Cambrian College – Sudbury
Bachelor of Nursing or BScN
• Fanshawe College – London
• Georgian College – Owen Sound
• Lambton College – Sarnia
• St. Clair College – Windsor and Chatham (collaborative with University of Windsor)
• University of Windsor Windsor (stand-alone) and Chatham (collaborative with St. Clair College)
• Western University London (Nursing Compressed Program and regular program collaborative with Fanshawe College)
If you are a new nurse, you may be eligible for the Tuition Support Program for nurses. The Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN) offers tuition reimbursement to recent nursing graduates from rural and remote communities who are new College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registrants and who choose to do a return-of-service (ROS) in an eligible underserviced community.
The program is open to nurse practitioner, registered nurse and registered practical nurse graduates who apply within one year of having graduated from a Canadian University or College.
https://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/northernhealth/nursestuition.aspx
LWHA is an equal opportunity employer. We are serious about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Accommodations are also available during the recruitment and selection process upon request.
Benefits of working at LWHA!
✔ Paid educational opportunities
✔ Free staff parking
✔ Tuition reimbursement grants based on eligibility
✔ Competitive salaries
✔ Defined benefit pension plan, benefits without waiting period
✔ Previous experience hours are transferable based on eligibility
✔ Homewood Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers free and confidential counselling on a wide range of topics for employees and their immediate family members
Listowel Memorial Hospital Opportunities
No Current Opportunities.
Wingham and District Hospital Opportunities
Cross Site Opportunities
External Partner Opportunities
No Current Opportunities.
Internal LWHA Staff Opportunities
No Current Opportunities.
No Current Opportunities.
LWHA Employees are part of a caring, compassionate team committed to providing outstanding healthcare services and programs to the communities of Listowel and Wingham. Caring for, and helping others in need, is an extremely rewarding career. We are neighbours helping neighbours. Come join our team and see the difference!
Physician Opportunities—Live Here. Work Here. Play Here.
We love to discuss physician opportunities in both our hospitals. We invite any interested physicians to contact us!
Esther Millar
President
CEO
519-291-3125
Jan McKague-Weishar
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance
Recruitment Officer
Tel: 519-357-3711 Ext. 5294
Questions?
Q. How do I apply?
Submit your application online only to careers@lwha.ca citing the job posting number. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Q. Does one application work for all available positions?
You are required to submit a separate application for each position you’re interested in, ensuring you cite the job posting number with each application.
Q. Should I contact someone to ensure my application was received?
Unless you have experienced technical issues when submitting your application, all applications are confidentially submitted to our Human Resources account and no further follow-up is required. Applicants will receive an automatic reply to confirm your application has been received. Once your application is submitted, we will only be in contact with those who are selected for an interview.
Q. How long will my application/resume be kept on file?
Applications will be kept for a minimum of 3 months. However, applicants are still required to apply to any position of interest as applications kept on file will not be included with future posted positions.
Q. What happens after I apply?
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re dedicated to a fair and equitable hiring process. After the closing date, we review all applications and the most qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. In some cases, you may also be asked to do a job related exercise or bring examples of your work. All applicants will be asked to provide supporting educational documents as well as a list of references who can speak to your past work experience and qualifications for the positions.
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
