Make a real difference in the lives of people and in your own. Join northern health!
Sometimes you have to make a bold move, leaving the everyday to join an organization that’s really different. If you’re looking to make a big difference in health care while enjoying an outstanding quality of life, you owe it to yourself to choose Northern Health in beautiful Northern British Columbia.
Northern Health is the biggest health organization by geography in BC. We care for over 289,000 people in two dozen municipalities across an area larger than France. But despite our huge size, we’re actually smaller and friendlier. You’ll get to know your colleagues better, and work closer together in caring for patients. Our communities mirror our health facilities: they’re comfortable, friendly, and full of opportunities.
As we work to become a model of excellence in rural health care, Northern Health has some exciting projects on the go. We’re working harder to bring together physicians, nurses, and other care providers to better manage chronic illness. We’re establishing better information systems to support care decisions, and spending millions of dollars to improve our facilities. We’re taking the lead in a preventive direction, working harder in bringing partners together to tackle health concerns in our communities.
Northern BC offers lots of benefits. These include:
- Safe, family-friendly communities, ranging from a few hundred to 80,000 people;
- A more relaxed lifestyle… leave those traffic jams behind;
- Close proximity to major urban centres, which are just an hour or two away by air;
- A four seasons climate;
- Spectacular natural beauty just minutes away from your home;
- Lower housing prices, giving you a big financial advantage; and
- A vibrant economy providing all sorts of work opportunities for your spouse.
We’ve got a lot to do to improve overall health in Northern BC, and we’re working hard to make things better. We’re looking for great people who want to not only choose a rewarding health career, but are also after a better way of life.
Now’s the time to make a bold move. Join us here at Northern Health, in beautiful Northern British Columbia!
....because lifestyle matters.
Mission Statement – Our Purpose
Through the efforts of our dedicated staff and physicians,in partnership with communities and organizations, we provide exceptional health services for Northerners.
Vision – A Picture of 2015
Northern Health leads the way in promoting health and providing health services for Northern and rural populations.
Organizational Values – The Beliefs that Guide our Work
We treat people with:
Respect - Compassion - Empathy
We demonstrate:
Integrity - Stewardship - Quality
We work in a spirit of:
Collaboration - Innovation
Northern Health is responsible for the delivery of health care across Northern British Columbia, including acute care, mental health, public health, addictions, and home and community care services.
Geography
Northern Health covers almost two-thirds of British Columbia’s landscape, bordered by the Northwest and Yukon Territories to the north, the BC interior to the south, Alberta to the east, and Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the west. For a more detailed view of our region, please click here to view our map.
Northern Health is divided into three operational areas called Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDAs): the Northeast, the Northern Interior, and the Northwest. This structure helps to provide a greater degree of local operation and decision-making for health facilities across Northern British Columbia.
Population
In 2008 Northern Health's population per HSDA was: - Northwest - 76,927
- Northern Interior - 143,441
- Northeast - 69,051
- Total for Northern Health - 289,419
The population is estimated to increase by 2.5% by 2015 and by 4.1% by 2020. The projected increase in the northern population will not be distributed equally amongst age groups. Northern Health is slightly younger than the other health authorities. Northern demographics are changing quite rapidly, however, and many seniors are staying in their northern communities after retirement. The number of northern seniors aged 65+ is expected to increase by 13.5% during the Service Plan period, the highest growth rate in British Columbia. Northern Health is home to 35% of British Columbia’s Aboriginal population. Within Northern Health approximately 20% of the population is Aboriginal (approximately 55,000 persons) distributed across more than 70 communities, many of which are isolated and remote. Governance
Northern Health is governed by an eleven-member board, made up of individuals from throughout the North. The Chairman of the Board is Dr. Charles Jago.
Administration- Cathy Ulrich, Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. David Bowering, Chief Medical Health Officer
- Dr. David Butcher, VP of Medicine
- Jane Lindstrom, VP of Human Resources
- Dr. Suzanne Johnston, VP of Academic Affairs and Regional Development and Chief Nursing Officer
- Michael Leisinger, VP of Health Services
- Fraser Bell, VP Planning, Quality Improvement, and Health Information
- Shawn Terlson, VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
- Marina Lundrigan-Ellinson, Chief Operating Officer for the Northwest HSDA
- Michael McMillan, Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Interior HSDA
- Betty McCracken-Morris, Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast HSDA
Operating Budget
Northern Health's annual operating budget for the 2009/2010 fiscal year is $620 million.
Medical Staff and Employees
Over 7,000 people work for Northern Health. They hold approximately 4,000 full-time equivalent positions.
Facilities
Northern Health provides the following health services: - Acute care services at 19 hospitals and eight diagnostic and treatment centres
- Medical staff organization comprised of 257 family physicians and 115 medical and surgical specialists
- Residential long-term care at 15 complex care facilities, plus long-term care within nine acute care facilities
- Home support services and home care nursing visits to clients in their homes
- Mental health and addictions services through community based clinics; and in three hospitals,acute inpatient psychiatric services.
Service Delivery
Northern Health has achieved many significant service delivery accomplishments since its creation in 2001. A partial list includes:
- Care North primary health care program
- Expanded capacity in assisted living and
complex care
- Development of the Northern Cancer ControlStrategy in collaboration with the BC Cancer Agency and the Provincial Health Services Authority
- Health Link North clinical information system
- Increased service volumes: ambulatory care,emergency department, surgery
- Northern BC Road Health coalition
- Northern Connections travel program
- Partnerships with academic institutions for the
training of health professionals in the North
(laboratory technicians, nurses, nurse
practitioners, pharmacists, physicians,
physiotherapists)
- Significant renovation and replacement of health care facilities, and acquisition of new and replacement capital equipment
- Two successful Northern Health-wide community consultations (2004 & 2007)
- Balanced Budgets
Northern Health offers a full benefit package to regular full-time and part-time employees including their spouse and eligible dependents. Casual employees are given the option of purchasing their benefits (MSP, Extended Health & Dental) for themselves and their eligible dependents.
Medical Services Plan of BC (MSP
Northern Health pays 100% of the premium for employees and their eligible dependents.
Extended Health
Our extended health plan covers a variety of expenses when incurred by you or your dependents as a result of the necessary treatment of an illness or injury. There is an annual $25 deductible.
Dental
Our dental plan covers 100% of basic dental services and over 60% of major reconstruction services and Orthodontic services.
Group Life Insurance
The Group Life benefit is paid to your beneficiary or estate in the event of your death from any source while employed with Northern Health.
Long Term Disability
The Long Term Disability benefit provides you with a monthly income if you are unable to work as a result of an accident or sickness after you complete your qualifying period.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
The Accidental Death benefit is paid to your beneficiary or estate in the event of your death as a result of an accident. It is paid in addition to the Group Life benefit. The cost of the benefit is paid by Northern Health.
An Accidental Dismemberment benefit is paid to you if you lose a limb, sight, hearing or speech as a result of an accident, and includes loss of use (paralysis).
Municipal Superannuation Pension Plan
Municipal Superannuation Pension Plan is a condition of employment for all regular full time employees and optional for regular part time or casual employees.
Information for International Health Care Professionals
To be eligible to work as a health care professional in British Columbia, there are two requirements: Credentialing and Work Visa / Immigration.
CREDENTIALING
- The applicant completes the required documentation with appropriate licensing body in order to be eligible to practice as a healthcare professional in British Columbia.
- Licensing body requirements are met which may include the successful completion of a written exam, or the applicant is eligible to write the exam upon arriving in Canada.
- Practicing membership or temporary membership with the required licensing body.
You can contact the licensing bodies as follows:
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
www.crnbc.ca
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
www.crpnbc.ca
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia
www.clpnbc.org
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
www.csmls.org
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
www.camrt.ca
College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
www.cptbc.org
BC Society of Occupational Therapists
www.bcsot.org
BC Society of Respiratory Therapists
www.bcsrt.com
College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
www.bcpharmacists.org
Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists And Audiologists
www.caslpa.ca
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
www.ardms.org
For Physicians and Specialists
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
www.cpsbc.ca
Medical Council of Canada
www.mcc.ca
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
www.rcpsc.medical.org
Healthmatch BC
www.healthmatchbc.org
To be considered for temporary licensure in British Columbia, all specialists who have obtained their postgraduate training in the UK or Ireland must have the CCST (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) or an equivalent certificate from the Higher Specialist Training Authority (Medicine or Surgery).
It is recommended that you contact the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) to request an assessment of your postgraduate training. Through this process the RCPSC will make a determination as to whether you are eligible to site the specialty examinations in Canada. Should you obtain a favourable ruling from the RCPSC, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC would likely consider you for licensure.
WORK VISA / IMMIGRATION
Information on how to apply for Citizenship and Immigration to Canada
Working in Canada under a Temporary Work Permit- Applicant must be offered Full Time Employment
- Employer makes an application to Service Canada for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO)
- The LMO takes approximately six weeks for confirmation. Service Canada will send a copy of the Labour Market Opinion to the Employer and the Employer will send a copy of the LMO to the Applicant.
- The Applicant is then required to include the LMO with the Application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a Temporary Work Permit.
Refer to this Canadian Government website - www.cic.gc.ca
Health Match BC does provide information to Nurses, Pharmacists and Physicians seeking employment in British Columbia.
The website is www.healthmatchbc.org
Northern Health will have an immigration process package available for applicants selected to go forward with our interview process.
For more information on opportunities:
Physicians please contact the following:
Northern Health Human Resources
(250) 565-2555
1-877-905-1155
or
email: physicians@northernhealth.ca
Nurses and other health professionals
please contact the following:
Human Resources Recruitment
(250) 565-2555
1-877-905-1155
or
email: HR@northernhealth.caUpcoming Career Fairs where you can meet with Northern Health Recruitment Consultants who will be available to answer all your questions and provide more information about Northern Health opportunities.
Jan. 26/10
NAIT Student Employment - Edmonton, AB
Jan. 26/10
Grande Prairie College - Grand Prairie, BC
Feb. 19/10
Laboratory Technologist Class - CNC Prince George, BC
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