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Recruitment
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Ongoing initiatives
Check out upcoming info. sessions, current incentives and other initiatives.
Student placements
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Apply for a position with Eastern Health
For current job openings: https://employment.easternhealth.ca/eRecruit/
Benefits of using eRecruit:
- It’s quick, simple and easy to use – apply confidentially from your workplace, mobile device or from the comfort of your own home.
- Create and manage your own secure, online personal profile complete with resumes and cover letters.
- Receive electronic confirmation of your application and keep a central record of all jobs you have applied in the past.
Resumes will be kept on file for three to six months. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For current job openings, please go to our eRecruit online system: https://employment.easternhealth.ca/eRecruit/
Internal
- To be eligible for internal competitions, you must currently work for Eastern Health. Please include your employee number when registering.
Public
- External positions are open to the general public.
Nursing Recruitment
Nurses are an crucial part of our workforce. We offer a challenging and fulfilling place to work. Among other things, we offer:
- Bursaries and incentive programs – Bachelor of Nursing students currently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized college or university are eligible. For more information please contact the Health Workforce Planning Division, Department of Health and Community Services at 709-729-5033.
- Opportunities for advancement
- Educational opportunities
Contact Information:
Nursing Recruitment
Toll Free: 1-888-866-1333
Fax: 709-777-1303
For information on vacant nursing positions, please visit e-Recruit, Eastern Health’s online job posting site.
Physician Recruitment
Eastern Health is a challenging, fulfilling place to work and we invite you to learn more about our organization. We also offer bursaries and incentives, such as the Provincial Physician Bursary Program and the Travelling Fellowship Program. For information, please contact the Department of Health and Community Services, Physician Services Branch at 709-729-4029.
Please email questions and/or your c.v. to:
Physician Recruiter
Health Sciences Centre
T: +1 709-777-4223, physician.recruitment@easternhealth.ca
Ongoing events and initiatives
Are you interested in training to become a phlebotomist with Eastern Health?
Phlebotomists are an integral part of our health-care team and are responsible for the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis.
Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood from patients through venipuncture, instructing patients on proper collection techniques of urine and other specialized samples, properly labelling specimens, and other general duties as required.
Eastern Health currently has funding available to support nominees in completing the Phlebotomy Program at the College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s campus, which begins on April 10, 2023.
Program schedule
| Week 1 (April 10 to April 16) | • Online classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • In-person Lab Sunday at Prince Philip Drive Campus, St. John’s (12:00 p.m. – 6 :00 p.m.) |
| Week 2 (April 17 to April 23) | • Online classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • In-person Lab Sunday at Prince Philip Drive Campus, St. John’s(12:00 p.m. – 6 :00 p.m.) |
| Week 3 (April 24 to April 30) | • Online classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • In-person Lab Sunday at Prince Philip Drive Campus, St. John’s (12:00 p.m. – 6 :00 p.m.) |
| Week 4 (May 1 to May 7) | • Online classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) • In-person Lab Sunday at Prince Philip Drive Campus, St. John’s (12:00 p.m. – 6 :00 p.m.) |
| Week 5 (May 8 to May 14) | • On-site clinical with Eastern Health (35 hours/week) |
| Week 6 (May 15 to May 21) | • On-site clinical with Eastern Health (35 hours/week) |
Prerequisite requirements
Eastern Health is currently seeking motivated individuals who have a background in health care, or who are interested in working in the health-care field. To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must apply and meet the following admission requirements for the phlebotomy program on their own merit:
Eastern Health is currently seeking motivated individuals who have a background in health care, or who are interested in working in the health-care field. To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must apply and meet the following admission requirements for the phlebotomy program on their own merit:
- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Completion of a pre-placement immunization and communicable disease screening.
- International applicants – English proficiency.
- The College will accept recognized tests of English language proficiency: TOEFL paper-based 550, TOEFL Internet-based 79, TOEFL computer-based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater.
- Candidates must meet the minimum technology/computer requirements (requirements found here ).
- Candidates must be willing and available to begin the education program on April 10, 2023.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance will be provided to cover the cost of tuition for the Phlebotomy Program. A return-in-service agreement will be required, and the length will depend on the total amount of funding provided. Applicants who successfully complete the program may be offered employment, at which time the service obligation would begin.
How to apply
To apply, please email mini.nair@cna.nl.ca and include your resume, cover letter, copies of your high school/post-secondary transcripts, and copies of your English language proficiency documents (if applicable). All documents must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as outlined above. Please also include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, and email address.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Need more information?
If you have any questions, please contact employment@easternhealth.ca.
Come home incentives
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca.
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