A Guide to Employment at London Health Sciences Centre Incentives and Perks!

Commitment to Patient Care

Equal treatment for all patients
Nurse to patient ratios that are best practice
Strong nursing leadership and effective nurse-physician collaboration
Nursing Professional Practice Council
All new nurses have an experienced preceptor and are given extensive orientation
State of the art technology
Unique offerings in each patient care program. See Clinical Programs on the Nursing website for descriptions.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Full Time, Reduced Full Time, Job Share, Part Time, Casual, Weekend Scheduling and Self Scheduling

Commitment To Our Employees, Physicians, and Volunteers

LHSC will attract and retain the best people.
LHSC will provide a safe and healthy environment that inspires teamwork, respect for the individual, collaboration, and professional development.
LHSC creates an environment where valuing people is not just something that we talk about, but something that we do!

Work/Community Environment

Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the "Forest City", LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.
The University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College are only two of the many educational institutions situated in London as well as internationally known Research facilities
Many natural areas are considered environmentally significant on a local, regional, provincial or even national scale. In addition to the natural areas, London also features approximately 22 kilometers of paved bike paths along the Thames River.

Compensation and Benefits and Programs for Employees

In addition to offering competitive salaries, LHSC also offers the following programs:

Leave programs such as pregnancy/parental and top-up benefits for qualifying staff, Emergency Leave, Compassionate Leave, Sabbatical Leave, Bereavement Leave
12 Paid holidays per year. Premium pay for work on holidays
Canadian Government programs like EI, CPP & Public Health (OHIP)
Group RRSP
Home and Auto
Optional Group Benefit Program for staff not eligible to participate in benefit programs i.e., pay in lieu of benefits for those employees who are in positions that do not qualify for benefits
State of the art time and attendance and payroll system
Life Insurance
Canada Savings Bonds

Education Opportunities

Scholarship Programs open to all employees
Scholarship Program open to children of employees
Bursary Programs for Nursing
Internship Programs. Offer enhanced orientation programs for key clinical areas
In-House Training Programs. Many classroom-based training programs in areas such as clinical and competency skills development, and leadership and management training are offered.
Events such as lectures are a part of the learning opportunities available. Schedules are published annually and updated throughout each year.
New Employee Orientation

Programs through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP is a program available free to all of our employees at LHSC. Supporting the health of our employees is very important to us. Some of the programs offered include:

Nutritional Counselling
Smoking Cessation
Health Screening Tools
Cancer Programs
Family Weight and Lifestyle Planning
Family Leave Program for Expectant and New Parents
Summer camp information for children
Critical Illness, Loss and Bereavement resources for children
Practical Parenting Programs: Home Alone, Parenting Toddlers, Daddy Program
Assisting with School-aged decisions: University and College Success
Youth Special Needs (Youth Employment and & Youth line)
Homecare, Eldercare
Personal Services: Career Counselling, Financial Counselling, Legal Advisory and Relationship Information

Informal Mentorship Program

One of the increasingly popular methods used to retain and develop key talent by organizations is to develop mentoring programs. We believe that mentoring offers staff new to LHSC, staff experiencing a move within the organization, or staff looking to learn more about the roles they are presently in - the solid foundation needed in order to feel comfortable and confident in their career.

Health and Wellness

Various programs through Occupational Health and Safety Services. OHSS is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for employees and is dedicated to promoting good health practices for our employees and a positive safety culture for all persons carrying on activities in the organization.
Health and Safety Committee
Charitable Participation Opportunities
On-site Physiotherapy Services
Breast Screening Initiative

Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library holds specialized collection in Nursing, Allied Health and Health Administration and is accessible24/7. Remote access with username and password to University of Western Ontario digital resources for Medical Care, Teaching and Research and for selected Nursing Teaching and Research positions. Six full-time Librarians dedicated to clinical programs to assist with evidence-based practice, health education and research/ innovations.

Fitness

The Athletic Club: Lifetime Rate: $29.95/mo +GST (0% enrollment/ 0% card fee), Included in membership is 4 Free Fitness Consultations, or choice of; pay $30.00 FC and receive free VIP upgrade (squash, tanning, towel, childcare) ongoing with membership. 20% on all Personal Training packages. OR $5.00 day pass and free access on weekends when you show your Hospital I.D.

Discounts

Show your I.D. and receive hundreds of discounts at local restaurants, businesses and stores including real estate, lawn care, orthotics and travel.

Services and Conveniences

Banking: ATMs and Credit Union on site
Sanctuaries at all sites available to all for prayer, meditation and quiet reflection, as well spiritual care available 24/7
Daycare
Gift Shop
On-site Pharmacy
Tim Hortons and cafeterias available at all three sites

Opportunity for Involvement

LHSC Staff are able to participate on many different interdisciplinary committees as well as contribute to our shared leadership model through program-specific unit councils.

Awards and Recognition

Patient Centered Care Award
Employee Service Awards
5 distinct Scholarship and Bursary awards offered annually to LHSC staff and/or family members