The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with 99 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, 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 Helping Hands functions as a member of the health care team, assisting with the provision of assistance to patients and residents with non-personal hygiene and care related tasks. The Helping Hands adheres to all policies and procedures, and works within her/his scope of practice.

Status: Temporary, Casual

Department: NCU/LTC

Shift:  Days, evenings, nights, weekends    

Language: Bilingualism (French & English) is required    

Salary: $20.64 - $21.37 per hour (as per CUPE Collective Agreement)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Health care experience 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
• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word)
• Up to date immunizations required, including COVID 19