Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Practice Opportunities Allied Healthcare Professional Practice Opportunities

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1 Northern Ontario School of Medicine Practice Opportunities Allied Healthcare Professional Practice Opportunities Vacancy Listings for the period: April, May, June, 2010 This report is compiled of information received from individual institutions & communities. For contact information: see inside cover

2 This report is produced on a quarterly basis by: Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) East Campus, Laurentian University 935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 For further information regarding Allied Healthcare professional vacancies, job opportunities or communities please contact: Nancy Gagnon Community Engagement Administrative Coordinator Northern Ontario School of Medicine 640 Ross Avenue East, Unit G Timmins, ON P4N 8P2 Tel : (705) ext. 3 Fax : (705) Nancy.Gagnon@normed.ca For further information regarding physicians, specialists, nurses vacancies or locums please contact: North East Johanne Labonté Community Partnership Coordinator HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency j.labonte@healthforceontario.ca North West Shannon Boulton Community Partnership Coordinator HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency s.boulton@healthforceontario.ca NOSM visit HFO visit

3 UTable of Contents Community Page ALGOMA DISTRICT Blind River 1 Bruce Mines 1 Elliot Lake 2 0BRichard s Landing 2 Sault Ste. Marie 3 Spanish/Sheddon 3 Thessalon 4 Wawa 4 COCHRANE DISTRICT Cochrane 5 Iroquois Falls 5 Hearst 6 Kapuskasing 7 Matheson 7 Moose Factory 8 Moosonee (Attawapiskat/Fort Albany) 8 Smooth Rock Falls 9 Timmins 9 KENORA DISTRICT Dryden 10 Ignace 10 Kenora 11 Red Lake 11 Sioux Lookout 12 Sioux Lookout Zone 12 MANITOULIN DISTRICT Gore Bay 13 Little Current 13 Manitowaning 14 Mindemoya 14

4 MUSKOKA / PARRY SOUND DISTRICT Huntsville 15 Parry Sound 15 Powassan 16 South Muskoka (Bracebridge, Georgian Bay, Gravenhurst, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lake-Bala) 16 Callander 16 South River / Machar 17 Sundridge 17 NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT Bonfield 17 Englehart 18 Kirkland Lake 18 North Bay 19 Mattawa 20 Sturgeon Falls 20 Temagami 20 Temiskaming Shores (New Liskeard, Haileybury, Dymond) 21 Verner 21 RAINY RIVER DISTRICT 1BAtikokan 22 Fort Frances 22 SUDBURY DISTRICT Chapleau 23 Espanola 23 Sables / Spanish River 24 Sudbury East (Alban, Noelville, St. Charles) 24 Sudbury (City of Greater) 25 THUNDER BAY DISTRICT Greenstone (Geraldton) 26 Greenstone (Longlac) 26 Manitouwadge 27 Marathon 28 Nipigon 28 Schreiber 29 Terrace Bay 29 Thunder Bay 30 District Map 31

5 BLIND RIVER Location: On Hwy 17, halfway between Sudbury & Sault Ste Marie, north shore of Lake Huron Industry: Cameco refinery, Health Centre, MNR ALGOMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Blind River District Health Centre 525 Causley St, Box 970, Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 58 bed hospital; 16 acute & 22 LTC beds; 10 complex continuing care beds; 10 ELCAP; subsidized Medical Clinic, numerous incentives. Provides a wide array of outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic and community services. OBS on emergency basis only Population: 3,780 Catch Pop: 8,000 WEBSITES : Physiotherapist 1 - FTE Assistant Manager, LTC 1 - RPN FTE 1 - RPN PTE Location: Approx. 80 kms southeast of Sault Ste. Marie, approx. 19 kms from Thessalon Industry: Tourism, mining, lumber mills Population: 627 Catch Pop: 3,200 BRUCE MINES HOSPITAL: Central Algoma Health Centre P.O. Box 398, 9242 Highway 17 East, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS: The Central Algoma Health Centre houses the offices of two doctors; a Chiropractic Clinic and a Foot Specialist. Emergency health care is available through the Thessalon Hospital. WEBSITE: Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 1

6 ALGOMA DISTRICT ELLIOT LAKE Location: 170 kms west of Sudbury on Hwy 17 & 108 Industry: Business, retail, municipal offices, retirement community, tourism, logging, education Population: 11,956 Catch Pop: 16,000 HOSPITAL : St. Joseph s General Hospital 70 Spine Rd., Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X2 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 57 bed hospital; 48 acute (4 OBS, 6 ICU, 10 ALC, 2 pediatrics, 26 medical & surgical; 9 chronic), 24 hr emergency, chemo, dialysis, O/R, pharmacy, social work, pastoral care, x-ray, lab, ultrasound, ECG-stress testing, PT, OT, nutrition, bone density scanning. St. Joseph s Manor a 64 bed LTC facility opened in Oct/02. LOCAL CLINICS: Hillside Clinic, Elliot Lake Family Health Team, Mary Walk Clinic WEBSITES : RICHARD'S LANDING Location: Approx. 60 kms southeast of Sault Ste. Marie, on St. Joseph Island in the North Channel of Lake Huron Industry: Tourism, farming, maple syrup production Population: 1,201 Catch Pop: 3,000 HOSPITAL : Matthews Memorial Hospital 1180 Richards St., Box 188, Richard's Landing, ON P0R 1J0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) St. Joseph's Island Medical Clinic (open 9-5, 5 days per week) PO Box 236, Richard's Landing, ON P0R 1J0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Satellite of Sault Area Hospital. 24 hr emergency, 2-24 hr observation beds. WEBSITE : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 2

7 ALGOMA DISTRICT SAULT STE. MARIE Location: A northern urban centre situated on St. Mary s River between Lakes Huron & Superior & on the U.S. border Industry: Steel Mfg., pulp & paper, misc. industries, OLC Population: 75,000 Catch Pop: 120,000 HOSPITAL: Sault Area Hospital beds 969 Queen St. E., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2C4 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Group Health Centre McNabb Street, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 1Y5 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS: 125 physicians are on the medical staff, almost half of these are specialists. Specialized diagnostic capabilities include CT, MRI, cardiac angiography and nuclear medicine. More than half the doctors in Sault Ste. Marie are located at The Group Health Centre (GHC) which is a multi-specialty multi-disciplinary ambulatory care facility & diagnosic capabilities and electronic medical records. Medical services at the GHC are provided by Algoma District Medical Group (ADMG), an independent multi-specialty group providing healthcare services through a co-operative venture. Sault Care Medical Clinic is located in Sault Stre Marie: A multidisciplinary health team providing primary care and walk-in services. WEBSITES: Occupational TherapistT FTE Group Health Ctr. 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Audiologist 1 - Medical Radiation Technician Group Health Centre 2 - Medical Radiation Technicians Northern Rehab Consulting (N.R.C.S.) 3 - Occupational Therapists (Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins) North East CCAC 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Children's Rehabilitation Centre - Algoma 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Speech Language Pathologist SPANISH/SHEDDON Location: Approx. 60 kms west of Espanola Industry: Tourism, industry HOSPITAL : Served by the Espanola General Hospital 825 McKinnon Dr., Espanola, ON P5E 1R4 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) WEBSITE : Population: 816 Catch Pop: Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 3

8 ALGOMA DISTRICT Location: Situated 80 kms southeast of Sault Ste. Marie Industry: Forestry Population: 1,386 Catch Pop: 9,000 THESSALON HOSPITAL : Thessalon Hospital 236 Water, Thessalon, P0R 1L0 Tel: (705) ) Fax: (705) Thessalon Medical Clinic 240 Main, Thessalon, P0R 1L0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 6 bed satellite hospital, Telehealth and 24 hr emergency room. WEBSITE: WAWA Location: Located at the junction of Hwy 17 and 101, 228 kms west of Sault Ste Marie, 484 kms east of Thunder Bay Industry: Manufacturing, Forestry, Tourism, Transportation Population: 3,700 Catch Pop: 9,000 HOSPITAL : The Lady Dunn Health Centre - Centre de Sante Lady Dunn 17 Government Road, PO Box 179, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : The hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Room and 10 Acute Care beds including a Special Care Room and a Birthing Room. Medical services are suported by on site Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound services (24/7) as well as physiotherapy, pharmacy, mental health counselling and contracted dietitian services. Visiting Specialist Clinics are available on a regular basis provided specialist physicians out of Sault Ste Marie. Major referral centres are Sault Ste Marie, Sault Area Hospital and Sudbury, Sudbury Regional Hospital. The LDHC supports medical, nursing and medical support technical students. Physicians are active participants in the Northern Ontarion School of Medicine, Medical Education Program and they welcome students on a regular rotation to the faculty and Wawa Family Health Team. The Wawa Family Health Team is housed along with physicians offices within the Lady Dunn Health Centre. In addition to the physicians the Wawa Family Health Team s CONTACT : Sally Garland sgarland@ldhc.com Tel: (705) Fax: (705) John Murray, Chief of Staff jmurray@wawafht.com WEBSITES : Municipality of Wawa - Hosptail site Physiotherapist FTE 1 - Registered Dietitian (bilingual) Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 4

9 COCHRANE DISTRICT COCHRANE Location: Approx. 115 kms northeast of Timmins Industry: Tourism, lumber Population: 7,066 Catch Pop: 8,000 HOSPITAL : Lady Minto Hospital 241 Eighth Street, P.O. Box 4000, Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Part of the MIC s Group of Health Services - 33 beds (20 acute, 8 chronic, 2 OBS, 2 pediatric & 1 special care). An acute general hospital, providing a wide range of in-patient, chronic care, ER, out-patient, ambulatory care, obstetric and surgical services. VILLA MINTO, housed within the hospital, is a 33 bed LTC nursing home. WEBSITES : Registered Practical Nurses Medical Radiation Technician (ultrasound) 1 - Registered Dietitian (shared between Matheson and Cochrane sites) IROQUOIS FALLS Location: 70 kms northeast of Timmins Industry: Paper, lumber, forestry, hydro company, mining, phosphate Population: 5,217 Catch Pop: 7,800 HOSPITAL : Anson General Hospital 58 Anson Dr., Iroquois Falls, ON P0K 1E0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Part of the MIC's Group of Health Services beds; 19 acute; 15 chronic; 69 LTC, medical, convalescent & palliative Care; 24 hr emergency. WEBSITES : Registered Practical Nurses 1 - Laboratory Technician 1 - Medical Radiation Technician 1 - Social Worker Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 5

10 COCHRANE DISTRICT HEARST Location: 92 kms west of Kapuskasing, 270 kms northwest of Timmins on Hwy 11 Industry: Forestry, bio-economy, tourism, education Population: 5,825 - bilingual community Catch Pop: 9,800 HOSPITAL : Hôpital Notre Dame Hospital 1405 Edward St. Bag 8000, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) France Dallaire, CEO Foyer des Pionniers Nursing Home - Long term Care 67 Fifteenth St., P.O. Box 1538, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0, Tel Joelle Lacroix, Director of Care The Foyer des Pionniers is a newly constructed (2005) 67 bed non-profit long-term care home. Boreal Medical Clinic, 1425 Front St., Hearst, ON P0L 1N0, Tel Dr. Bill Fragiskos Hearst Medical Centre, 1403 Edward St., Hearst, ON P0L 1N0, Tel Dr. Richard Claveau Jane Mattinas Health Centre, Constance Lake First Nation, Calstock, ON P0L 1B0, Tel Rhonda Martin HOSPITAL FACTS : 44 bed facility, 23 acute, 21 LTC, 24hr emergency, obstetrics and surgical suite COMMUNITY FACTS : A TRULY UNIQUE & DYNAMIC COMMUNITY. Hearst has a vision of becoming an innovative cornerstone community for the world of tomorrow. Come and enjoy the hospitality of a bilingual community where 85% of the population is Francophone. Constance Lake First Nation is located 32km to the northeast. In Hearst, we never run out of things to do. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, ATV, skiing are a few of the available outdoors activities. Culture is important to the community and we are also very proud of our educational institutions. Every year they rank among the bes in the province receiving numerous recognitions. The local presence of the Université d Hearst and the Collège Boréal is an important part of the community s success over the years. The Town of Hearst has a significant number of healthcare professionals involve in the delivery of health care and social services (over 50 organizations). This concentration of health care employment positions Hearst with a distinct advantage ove other Northern Ontario communities by contributing to a higher quality-of-life standard. The community has a lot to offer and has a vision for the future. Come and visit us; you will be greeted with open arms. What you will find is very unique, attractive and you might be very pleased with what you will discover. CONTACT : Jocelyn Blais Tel blaisj@ndh.on.ca WEBSITES : Physiotherapist 1 - Registered Practical Nurse FTE 1 - Registered Practical Nurse PTE 1 - Pharmacist Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 6

11 KAPUSKASING Location: 164 kms northwest of Timmins on Hwy 11 Industry: Forestry, hydro electric, mining Population: 9,238 Catch Pop: 13,800 COCHRANE DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Sensenbrenner Hospital 101 Progress Crescent, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 3H5 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Kapuskasing Regional Doctor's Office Inc Progress Crescent, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 3J4 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région 27, avenue Kolb, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1G2 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Sensenbrenner Hospital has 53 beds (35 acute; 18 chronic); renal dialysis unit, emergency; OBS, ICU & OR. A dynamic organization providing bilingual primary and selected secondary services to area residents. Kapuskasing Regional Doctor's Office Inc. Contact Debbie Morin (705) WEBSITES : Occupational Therapist FTE (Temp: April March 2010) 1 - Medical Radiation Technologist (temp to Apr 2010) 1 - Medical Laboratory Technologist (temp to Apr 2010) Location: Approx. 70 kms east of Timmins Industry: Mining Population: 2,912 Catch Pop: 9,000 MATHESON HOSPITAL : Bingham Memorial Hospital 507 Eighth Avenue, Box 70, Matheson, ON P0K 1N0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Part of MIC's Group of Health Services - 11 acute care beds, 6 chronic care beds, 24 hr emergency, palliative care, LTC and laboratory services. WEBSITES : Registered Dietitian (shared between Matheson and Cochrane sites) Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 7

12 COCHRANE DISTRICT MOOSE FACTORY Location: 321 kms north of Timmins on James Bay Industry: Moose Cree First Nation Band, health care, entrepreneurs, schools Population: 2,949 Catch Pop: 10,000 HOSPITAL : Weeneebayko Health Ahtuskaywin PO Box 34, Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 50 + bed facility, 24 hr emergency, general surgery, anesthesia, x-ray, pharmacy - visiting specialists from Queens & U.W.O. (3 times/week). Coastal regions serviced by Charter flights to Moose Factory acute care facility. WEBSITE : MOOSONEE ATTAWAPISKAT/FORT ALBANY Location: Moosonee, 321 kms north of Timmins on James Bay; Fort Albany, 144 kms north of Moosonee; Attawapiskat, 241 kms north of Moosonee Industry: Public services, tourism Population: 6,000 (all 3 communities) Catch Pop: 7,000 HOSPITAL : James Bay General Hospital P.O. Box 370 Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Moosonee Health Centre Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Attawapiskat - Hospital Wing General Delivery, Attawapiskat, ON P0L 1H0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Fort Albany - Hospital Wing General Delivery, Fort Albany, ON P0L 1A0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) James Bay General Hospital provides outpatient and emergency services, 8 chronic care beds, 5 medical/surgical beds and 3 pediatrics beds. Attawapiskat Hospital Wing is a 16 bed facility (8 chronic care, 5 medical/surgical, 3 pediatrics). Ambulatory care and 24 hr emergency care services also provided. Fort Albany Hospital Wing is a 17 bed facility (9 chronic, 5 medical/surgical, 3 pediatrics). Ambulatory care and 24 hr emergency care services. Moosonee Health Centre provides emergency and outpatient care. WEBSITE : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 8

13 COCHRANE DISTRICT SMOOTH ROCK FALLS Location: 100 kms northwest of Timmins on Hwy 11 Industry: Tourism Population: 1,830 Catch Pop: 3,000 HOSPITAL : Smooth Rock Falls Hospital 107 Kelly Rd. Box 219, Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Fully accredited 37 bed hospital, 23 LTC, 14 active - offering all the basic services and 24 hr emergency coverage. Porcupine Health Unit, Home Care WEBSITES : Registered Dietitian FTE TIMMINS Location: 804 kms north of Toronto, 290 kms north of Sudbury, 321 kms north of North Bay Industry: Mining and forestry Population: 45,000 Catch Pop: 100,000 HOSPITAL : Timmins and District Hospital 700 Ross Ave. East, Timmins, ON P4N 8P2 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 159 bed facility and offers a full range of medical, surgical, critical care, pediatric, LTC and mental health services. WEBSITES : Phystiotherapist Registered Practical Nurses Northern Rehab (NRCS) 3 - Occupational Therapists (Timmins, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie) Misiway CHC 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Cochrane Temiskaming CTC 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Misiway CHC 1 - Registered Dietitian 1 - Social Worker 1 - Pharmacist 1 - Traditional Healer East End Family Health Team.5 - Registered Dietitian FTE.5 - Registered Practical Nurse FTE North East CCAC 1 - Social Worker Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 9

14 DRYDEN Location: 350 kms west of Thunder Bay and 350 kms east of Winnipeg, located on Hwy 17 Industry: Value-added wood industries, training, tourism Population: 8,000 Catch Pop: 15,000 KENORA DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Dryden Regional Health Centre 58 Goodall St. Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The 41 bed facility includes 10 rehab/chronic care beds and 31 acute care beds. Offers 24 hr emergency, mental health services, crisis response and case management, chemotherapy, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, palliative care, diagnostic imaging, radiology, ultrasound, mammography, laboratory and rehabilitation services CONTACT : Chuck Schmitt, Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation Tel: (807) Fax: (807) cschmitt@dh.dryden.on.ca WEBSITE : Location: 239 kms west of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17 Industry: Forest products, transportation Population: 1,476 Catch Pop: 2,275 IGNACE HOSPITAL : Mary Berglund Community Health Centre PO Box 450, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : Come explore the caring family oriented community that anyone would be proud to call home. Ignace is renowned for its small town hospitality, friendliness and community spirit. The Mary Berglund Community Health Centre has an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals providing care to the citizens of our catchment area. Physicians, Nurses, a Nurse Practitioner, Health Promoter, Social Worker as well as administrative support workers provide a wide range of client care that is responsive to the needs of the community. Full time Physicians who work within a CHC environment are paid a salary and receive an excellent benefit package. The Mary Berglund Community Health Centre provides special services and clinics in the following disciplines: Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Chiropractic Care, Laboratory Collection, Telehealth, Diabetic Education, Mobile Eye Care Unit, Mobile Breast Screening Unit and Immunization. CONTACT : Gloria Casey mbchced@bellnet.ca WEBSITE : Occupational Therapist FTE 2 - Patient Care Supervisors Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 10

15 KENORA DISTRICT Location: Approx. 560 kms west of Thunder Bay Industry: Forestry, tourism Population: 15,838 Catch Pop: 25,000 + KENORA HOSPITAL : Lake of the Woods District Hospital 21 Sylvan St. West, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The Lake of the Woods District Hospital treats well over 30,000 people per year and is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay. The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. CONTACT : admin@lwdh.on.ca WEBSITES : Northwestern Health Unit 1 - Audiologist 2 - Hearing Instrument Specialist 1 - Medical Radiology/Ultrasound Technologist FTE Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'Iyewigamig (Kenora Area Health Centre) 2 - Diabetes Educators RED LAKE Location: 576 kms northwest of Thunder Bay on Hwy 105 Industry: Mining, forestry, tourism Population: 4,233 Catch Pop: 6,700 HOSPITAL : Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital #51 Hwy 105, Box 5005, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited facility with 18 beds, 14 acute care beds and 4 complex continuing care beds. The hospital provides acute care services including medical, endoscopy, obstetrical, pediatric and emergency. Physiotherapy, dietetics and diagnostic services are also available. Also serving the area is Northwood Lodge; 32 bed LTC facility and the Northwest Health Unit that operates a full range of programs. CONTACT : info@redlakehospital.ca WEBSITE : Ear Falls Comm Health Centre 1 - Social Worker Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 11

16 KENORA DISTRICT SIOUX LOOKOUT Location: 400 kms northwest of Thunder Bay on Hwy 72 Industry: Social services, including health care Population: 5,600 (Town of Sioux Lookout) Catch Pop: 30,000 HOSPITAL : Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre 69 Front St. Box 909, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B4 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : Sioux Lookout is a dynamic full service community located in Northwestern Ontario, which acts as a hub for 31 remote First Nation Communities, covering an area of approximately 385,000 square kilometers. Majority of the communities are only accessible by air. Distance as well as inclement weather is a huge challenge in providing service to the communities. The population within the Sioux Lookout area is approximately 30,000, community populations range from 300-2,000. The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Primary Health Care Unit coordinates and supports physician services to 28 remote isolated First Nation communities. Physician services include northern community clinics, 24/7 emergency care, in-patient care, out patient clinic, on-call and phone consultations to the First Nation communities. CONTACT : Charlene Samuel, tel: (807) , recruitment@slfnha.com WEBSITES : SIOUX LOOKOUT ZONE Location: Approx. 372 kms northwest of Thunder Bay on Hwy 72 Industry: Social services including health care Population: 5,600 (Sioux Lookout town) Catch Pop: 28,000 (Northern First Nation Communities) HOSPITAL : Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre 69 Front St. Box 909, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B4 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The Sioux Lookout Zone Family Physicians Group (SLZFP) is one of three medical groups based in Sioux Lookout's Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre. The SLZFP is responsible for providing medical care to 25 of the 28 isolated First Nations communities in the most northernly reaches of Ontario. The "Zone" is made up of about 16,000 Ojibway, Cree and Oji-Cree people in communities that range in size from 100 to 2,000 people. The communities extend over 385,000 sq. kms in Northwestern Ontario. CONTACT : Dr. Barbara Russell-Mahoney Tel: (807) brussell@slzfp.ca Recruitment toll-free: (877) recruitment@slzfp.ca WEBSITE : Occupational Therapist 1 - Pharmacist Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 12

17 MANITOULIN DISTRICT GORE BAY Location: Approx. 60 kms west of Little Current Industry: Tourism, farming Population: 924 Catch Pop: 3,000 HOSPITAL : Serviced by Manitoulin Health Centre 11Meredith Street Box 640, Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 Tel: (705) Mindemoya Site: Box 150, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0 Tel: (705) FACTS : Gore Bay Medical Centre - well equipped. WEBSITES : LITTLE CURRENT Location: On the North Channel waterway, Manitoulin Island kms southwest of Sudbury Industry: Service industries, tourism Population: 1,526 Catch Pop: 10,000 HOSPITAL : Manitoulin Health Centre 11Meredith Street Box 640, Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 Tel: (705) Mindemoya Hospital Site: Box 150, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0 Tel: (705) FACTS : 18 inpatient beds, a 24 hr emergency department and a full scope of outpatient services. A new Family Health Team complex has been added to the site, in support of the physician's group (for more information, please visit the MHC's website at Physiotherapy Assistant PTE Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 13

18 MANITOULIN DISTRICT MANITOWANING Location: Approx. 30 kms south of Little Current Industry: Agriculture, tourism HOSPITAL : Outreach of Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current CLINIC: Manitowaning Family Health Team 23 Sprague St., Manitowaning, ON P0P 1N0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Population: 936 Catch Pop: MINDEMOYA Location: On Manitoulin Island - approx. 164 kms southwest of Sudbury Industry: Agriculture, tourism, healthcare Population: 1,907 Catch Pop: 10,200 HOSPITAL : Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya Hospital Site 2120 A Hwy 551, PO Box 170, Mindemoya ON P0P 1S0 Tel: (705) Mindemoya Medical Clinic 2120 B Hwy 551, PO Box 150, Mindemoya ON P0P 1S0 Tel: (705) CLINIC : Our clinic has supported services of a FT RN (EC) and RPN and is also a NOSM teaching site. FACTS : This centrally located community is home to the MIndemoya site of Manitoulin Health Centre (CHC), a multi-site hospital offering 14 inpatient beds, a 24 hr emergency department and numerous outpatient services. In addition, a new Family Health Team has been awarded to the physician's group a contruction project is envisioned (for more information, please visit MHC's website at WEBSITES : - Our clinic - Our job listings - Looking to move? - Ojibwa Cultural Foundation 1 - Physiotherapy Assistant PTE Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 14

19 MUSKOKA / PARRY SOUND DISTRICT HUNTSVILLE Location: Approx. 130 kms south of North Bay Industry: Tourism, pulp & paper Population: 18,268 Catch Pop: 30,000 HOSPITAL : Muskoka Algonquin Health Care Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 59 bed community hospital with a 24 hr emergency department (30,000 visits) and a 6 bed special care unit, full time internal medicine & surgical coverage. WEBSITES : Speech Language Pathologist (Huntsville/South Muskoka) 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Physiotherapist One Kids Place 1 - Occupational Therapist (mat. leave) ProActive Rehab 1 - Phystiotherapist FTE North Simcoe Muskoka CCAC 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - PhysiotherapistT (casual/bilingual) Closing the Gap Healthcare Group 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Registered Practical Nurses 1 - Registered Dietitian (Huntsville, South Muskoka) 1 - Medical Laboratory Technologist (casual) 1 - Medical Radiation Technologist 1 - Pharmacist North Simcoe Muskoka CCAC 1 - Social Worker (casual/bilingual) Closing the Gap Healthcare Group 1 - Registered Dietitian PARRY SOUND Location: 162 kms south of Sudbury; 130 kms north of Barrie Industry: Tourism & variety of small industry Population: 6,124 Catch Pop: 21,000 Designated GP/FP: Phystiotherapist One Kids Place 1 - Physiotherapist FTE 1 - Speech Language Pathologist 1 - Occupational Therapist (mat. leave) HOSPITAL : West Parry Sound Health Centre 6 Albert St., Parry Sound, ON P2A 3A4 Tel: (705) FACTS : 180 beds (49 acute care, 16 complex continuing care, 5 rehabilitation unit, 90 LTC, 20 ELDCAP, 24 hr emergency department. CLINICS: The Wright Clinic, Medical Associates, Parry Sound Family Physicians are part of a Family Health Team. There are 6 nursing stations: Britt, Point au Baril, Argyle, Whitestone, Rosseau and Moose Dear Point.. WEBSITES : Registered Practical Nurses 3 - Personal Support Workers 1 - Admin Patient Care Supervisor PTE Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 15

20 MUSKOKA / PARRY SOUND DISTRICT POWASSAN Location: Approx. 30 kms south of North Bay Industry: Retail, tourism Population: 3,252 Catch Pop: HOSPITAL : Serviced by North Bay General Hospital 750 Scollard St., P.O. Box 2500, North Bay, ON P1B 5A4 Tel: (705) FACTS : Medical Clinic in community Tel: (705) WEBSITE : SOUTH MUSKOKA (Bracebridge, Georgian Bay, Gravenhurst, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lake, Bala) Location: Approx. 150 kms south of North Bay Industry: Tourism Population: 33,000 Catch Pop: Seasonal Residents 90,000 Tourists, 600,000 HOSPITAL: Muskoka Algonquin Health Care South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site 75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E4 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : The South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site is a 72 bed community hospital with a 24 hr emergency department, acute and chronic care, 18,000 ER visits, new CT scanner and offers Telehealth services. WEBSITES : Speech Language Pathologist FTE (Huntsville, South Muskoka) Closing the Gap Healthcare Group 1 - Speech Language Pathologist 1 - Occupational Therapist (mat. leave) 1 Physiotherapist CALLANDER Location: 16 kms south of North Bay Industry: Education, Government services Population: 3,579 Catch Pop: 10,000 Registered Practical Nurses 1 - Registered Dietitian (Huntsville, South Muskoka) 1 - Laboratory Technologist (casual) HOSPITAL : Serviced by North Bay General Hospital 750 Scollard St., P.O. Box 2500, North Bay, ON P1B 5A4 Tel: (705) Callander Lakeside Medical Centre 299 Main St. North, Callander, ON P0H 1H0 Tel: (705) FACTS : WEBSITE : Massage Therapist 1 - Chiropractor Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 16

21 MUSKOKA / PARRY SOUND DISTRICT SOUTH RIVER / MACHAR Location: Approx. 90 kms south of North Bay, 280 kms north of Toronto Industry: Tourism, recreation Population: 1,889 Catch Pop: 4,200 HOSPITAL : Serviced by Muskoka-East Parry Sound Health Services Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site Tel: (705) North Bay General Hospital Tel: (705) South River Machar Medical Centre Tel: (705) FACTS : The South River Medical Centre is modern and features comprehensive health care facilities. South River is also one of the few northern communities to offer both ambulance and air ambulance service, 2 Pharmacists, 2 Optometrists and 2 lab technicians/weekly. WEBSITES : SUNDRIDGE Location: Approx. 70 kms south of North Bay, 60 kms north of Huntsville Industry: Tourism Population: 983 Catch Pop: 2,500 HOSPITAL : Serviced by Muskoka-East Parry Sound Health Services Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site Tel: (705) North Bay General Hospital Tel: (705) FACTS : Sundridge & District Medical Centre, 5 Park St., Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 Tel: (705) ; Algonquin Child & Family Services; in town ambulance service, 2 Optometrists/weekly; 1 Pharmacy in town. WEBSITE : www. closingthegap.ca Closing The Gap Healthcare Group 1 - Phystiotherapist 1 - Occupational Therapist BONFIELD Location: Approx. 30 kms east of North Bay NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Serviced by North Bay General Hospital 750 Scollard St., P.O. Box 2500, North Bay, ON P1B 5A4 Tel: (705) Industry: Tourism Population: 2,064 Catch Pop: 6,000 FACTS : Bonfield Medical Clinic 105 Landon St., Bonfield, ON P0H 1E0 Tel: (705) WEBSITE : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 17

22 ENGLEHART Location: 200 kms north of North Bay, 170 kms south of Timmins Industry: Manufacturing, farming, Grant Forest Products, Ontario Northland Railroad Population: 1,595 Catch Pop: 8,800 NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Englehart & District Hospital 61 Fifth St., Box 69, Englehart, ON P0J 1H0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Englehart & District Family Health Team 51 Fifth St., Englehart, ON P0J 1H0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 30 bed hospital, complete laboratory, x-ray, ultrasound, 24 hr emergency and rehab medical clinic on Hospital site and Well Woman Clinic. WEBSITES : KIRKLAND LAKE Location: Situated 256 kms north of North Bay, 133 kms southeast of Timmins Industry: Gold mining, lumber mills and tourism Population: 8,616 Catch Pop: 12,000 HOSPITAL : Kirkland & District Hospital 145 Government Road E., Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4 Tel: (705) Fax: ( 705) FACTS : 62 beds (47 acute including 4 intensive care, 2 step down beds and 15 chronic beds) mammography, echo cardiography, stress testing, ultrasound, pulmonary function studies, OR & OBS, cardiology, dermatology, ENT, OBS/GYN and emergency services. WEBSITES : Speech Language Pathologist (bilingual) Community Rehab 1 - Physiotherapist FTE 1 - Pharmacist 1 - Diagnostic Imaging Technician North East CCAC 1 - Physiotherapist Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 18

23 NORTH BAY Location: 345 kms north of Toronto, 370 kms south of Timmins, 360 kms west of Ottawa Industry: Private & Public Sectors, Education & Health Sectors, Mining & Transportation Industry, Provincial & Federal Offices, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Information Communication Technology Population: 56,000 Catch Pop: 129,000 NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT HOSPITAL : North Bay General Hospital 750 Scollard St., P.O. Box 2500, North Bay, ON P1B 5A4 Tel: (705) FACTS : 204 bed hospital (56 medical, 59 surgical, 1 pediatric, 1 ICU, 40 chronic) 24 hr emergency, rehab services, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy & active surgical unit. WEBSITES : Physiotherapists 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Pharmacy Technician 2 - Social Workers Northeast Mental Health Centre 1 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Speech Language Pathologist FTE Northeast CCAC 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Community Rehab 1 - Speech Language Pathologist FTE Arthritis Society 1 - Occupational Therapist FTE North East CCAC 2 - Speech Language Pathologists 2 - Occupational Therapists 1 - Physiotherapist Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 19

24 MATTAWA Location: Approx. 65 kms east of North Bay, 100 kms west of Deep River Industry: Forestry, tourism Population: 2,270 Catch Pop: 6, Physiotherapist PTE NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital 217 Turcotte Park Road Box 70, Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : New state of the art hospital, 19 beds; laboratory, x-ray, ultrasound, 24 hr emergency, physiotherapy WEBSITE : Registered Dietitian PTE (mat. leave) STURGEON FALLS Location: 50 kms west of North Bay and 100 kms east of Sudbury on Hwy 17 Industry: Lumber, small business, banking, recreational Population: 5,978 Catch Pop: 13,650 HOSPITAL : West Nipissing General Hospital 725 Coursol Rd., Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 2Y6 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 88 bed hospital (27 medical/surgical, 2 pediatrics, 2 ECU, 19 complex continuing care and an LTC unit with 38 beds). A 24/7 emergency, rehab, laboratory, oncology, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy and surgical unit. A Medical Clinic attached to the hospital. WEBSITES : Physiotherapist FTE Location: 100 kms north of North Bay Industry: Lumber Population: 893 Catch Pop: TEMAGAMI HOSPITAL : Serviced by Temiskaming Hospital 421 Shepherdson Rd., New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Temagami Medical Centre Box 98, Stevens Road, Temagami, P0H 2H0 Tel: (705) FACTS : WEBSITE : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 20

25 NIPISSING / TEMISKAMING DISTRICT TEMISKAMING SHORES (New Liskeard, Haileybury, Dymond) Location: 160 kms north of North Bay Industry: Farming, forestry, mining, commercial centre, banking, retail, Ontario Hydro, tourism Population: 10,500 Catch Pop: 25,000 HOSPITAL : Temiskaming Hospital 421 Shepherdson Rd., New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : 59 beds (11 chronic, 40 acute, 5 OBS, 3 ICU) OR suites. Clinics in New Liskeard, Haileybury, Cobalt, Latchford and Temagami. CSCT in New Liskeard & Earlton. WEBSITES : Registered Practical Nurse new grad initiative FTE opportunities 1 - Registered Dietitian VERNER Location: Situated 70 kms west of North Bay & 60 kms east of Sudbury HOSPITAL : Serviced by West Nipissing General Hospital 725 Coursol Rd., Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 2Y6 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) FACTS : Medical Clinic in community Industry: Farming Population: Catch Pop: Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 21

26 RAINY RIVER DISTRICT ATIKOKAN Location: Approx. 200 kms west of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11 Industry: Wood products including manufacturing, Ontario Power Generation Population: 3,500 Catch Pop: 5,000 HOSPITAL : Atikokan General Hospital 120 Dorothy Street, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) CONTACT : Chief of Staff: Dr. Joanne Spencer spencj@aghospital.on.ca Atikokan Family Health Team 123 Marks Street, PO Box 398, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 cathe@atikokanfgt.com FACTS : 41-bed accredited hospital offering 24 hr emergency, acute (including cardiac care and obstetrics); chronic and LTC services to the community. The hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitation services including x- ray, ultrasound, a broad range of laboratory testing and gastroscopy. Inpatient, outpatient and homecare services are provided by a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists. WEBSITE : Physiotherapist FTE Atikokan Family Health Team 1 - Registered Dietitian FORT FRANCES Location: Approx. 340 kms west of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11 Industry: Tourism, pulp & paper Population: 9,000 approx. Catch Pop: 25,000 HOSPITAL : Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc / La Verendrye Hospital 110 Victoria Ave, Fort Frances, ON P2A 2B7 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : La Verendrye Hospital is a fully accredited health facility which offers both primary and secondary care services. This facility offers chronic and acute care which includes obstetrics, medical/surgical, pediatrics and intensive care. La Verendrye has 3 operating suites and 24 hr emergency coverage. The Fort Frances Community Clinic houses Nelson Medicine Professional Corporation - the physician group comprised of seven Family Practitioners, two General Surgeons and an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist; and the Fort Frances Family Health Team - including two NPs, a Chronic Disease Management Manager and a Health System Navigator as well as other support staff. CONTACT : J. Maureen Gartshore, Chair Fort Frances Recruitment and Retention Committee Nelson Medicine Professional Corporation c/o 301 Victoria Ave. Fort Frances, ON P9A 2C1 Tel: (807) #289 Fax: (807) maureengartshore@yahoo.ca WEBSITE : Laboratory Technician 1 - Diagnostic Imaging/ Radiologyl/Ultrasound Technician Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 22

27 SUDBURY DISTRICT CHAPLEAU Location: Situated on Hwy 101, 133 kms east of Wawa, 191 kms west of Timmins Industry: Forestry, C.P. Rail Population: 2,832 Catch Pop: 3,700 HOSPITAL : Chapleau Health Services PO Box 757, Broomhead Road, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) or Natasha Comte, Finance Human Resources Coordinator at chapleauhr@sschs.ca FACTS : 39 bed state of the art hospital (14 acute/pediatrics, 25 LTC/complex continuing care) recruitment & retention incentives paid to all professionals based on length of service commitment. Subsidized Medical Clinic. WEBSITE : Incentives include housing, relocation assistance, generous subsidized medical clinic, salaried positions, signing bonus, etc. 1 - Physiotherapist FTE 1 - Occupational Therapist FTE 4 - Registered Practical Nurses 1 - Director, Clinical Services Students for Summer Placement 2 - Registered Practical Nurse Students 1 - Dietician Student ESPANOLA Location: Hwy 6, 80 kms west of Sudbury in the heart of Rainbow Country HOSPITAL : Espanola General Hospital 825 McKinnon Dr., Espanola, ON P5E 1R4 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Espanola & Area Family Health Team Centre 801 McKinnon Dr., Espanola, ON P5N 1R4 Industry: Pulp and paper Population: 5,449 Catch Pop: 11,500 FACTS : 79 bed hospital (15 acute; 2 chronic, 30 ELDCAP, 32 NH, 24 hr emergency) with additional assisted living & seniors apartments on site. The Family Health Team is delivering primary care to all residents via a full team of Allied Health Professionals. WEBSITES : Registered Dietitian Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 23

28 SUDBURY DISTRICT SABLES SPANISH RIVER Location: 100 kms west of Sudbury, 60 kms east of Blind River Industry: Pulp & paper Population: 3,245 Catch Pop: 4,200 HOSPITAL : St. Joseph s General Hospital, Elliot Lake Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Massey Medical Clinic 260 Cameron St., Massey, ON P0P 1P0 Tel: (705) FACTS : Centrally located in the community of Massey, the medical clinic's 2 Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and support staff provide health care services to residents of the Township of Sables-Spanish River and surrounding area. WEBSITE : SUDBURY EAST (Alban, Noelville, St. Charles) Location: Noelville is on Hwy 64 & 535, St. Charles on Hwy 535, Warren on Hwy 17, Alban on 64 off Hwy 69 south between Sudbury and North Bay Industry: Tourism Population: 8,000 Catch Pop: 16,000 HOSPITAL : Serviced by Hôpital Régional de Sudbury Regional Hospital 41 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1 Tel: (705) FACTS : Sudbury East Community Health Centre 21 St. Antoine St., Noelville, ON P0M 2N0 WEBSITES : CONTACT : Suzanne Desloges Tel: (705) ext Sudbury East Com. Health Ctr. 1 - Registered Dietitian 1 - Social Worker 1 - Health Promoter Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 24

29 SUDBURY DISTRICT SUDBURY (City of Greater) Location: 390 kms north of Toronto Industry: Mining, gov't agencies, education Population: 155,219 (Regional) Catch Pop: 580, Occupational Therapist PTE 1 - Physiotherapist PTE Sudbury Physio Ctr. 3 - Phystiotherapists St. Joseph's Villa 1 - Occupational Therapist (8hrs/week) Brady Physiotherapy 1 - Massage Therapist North East CCAC 2 - Physiotherapists 2 - Occupational Therapists 1 - Speech Language Pathologist HOSPITAL : Hôpital Régional de Sudbury Regional Hospital 41 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1 Tel: (705) FACTS : Major referral centre for Northeastern Ontario, restructuring to one site - under construction. WEBSITES : Lactation Consultant 7 - Laboratory Technicians 2 - Pharmacists 3 - Medical Radiation Technicians 4 - Social Workers (MSW) 2 - Ultrasound Technicians Sudbury & District Health Unit 1 - Public Health Nutritionist FTE 1 - Registered Dietitian FTE 1 - Community Medicine, Associate Medical Officer of Health VON Canada 2 - Registered Practical Nurses 2 - Personal Support Workers Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 25

30 THUNDER BAY DISTRICT GREENSTONE (GERALDTON) Location: Approx. 275 kms east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11 Industry: Natural resources Population: 2,528 Catch Pop: 8,000 HOSPITAL : The Geraldton District Hospital 500 Hogarth Avenue, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The Geraldton District Hospital is a fully accredited health care facility with 23 acute care beds including low risk obstetrics, 26 LTC beds and a 24 hr emergency department. Hospital services include laboratory, diagnostic imaging, (x-ray and ultrasound), rehabilitation (physiotherapy and occupational therapy), social work, nutrition (Registered Dietitian) and diabetes education. CONTACT : Sylvie Duranceau sduranceau@geraldtondh.com WEBSITE : VON 1 - Physiotherapist, casual GREENSTONE (LONGLAC) Location: Approx. 302 kms east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11 Industry: Natural resources Population: 1,748 Catch Pop: 8,000 HEALTH CENTRE : The NorWest Community Health Centres 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : The Health Centre provides primary health care and health promotion programs in Longlac. NorWest Community Health Centres is funded through the Northwest LHIN and provides services to the district. The Longlac site features Family Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nutrition Worker, Community Health Workers, Early Childcare Education and footcare services. Support staff assist with administrative coordination. CONTACT : Debbie Inman, Human Resources Manager, dinman@norwestchc.org WEBSITE : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 26

31 THUNDER BAY DISTRICT MANITOUWADGE Location: Approx. 400 kms east of Thunder Bay and 400 kms west of Sault Ste. Marie Industry: Mining, Forestry, Tourism Population: 2,300 Catch Pop: HOSPITAL : Manitouwadge General Hospital 1 Health Care Crescent, Manitouwadge, ON P0T 2C0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) Manitouwadge Medical Clinic 1 Clinic Court, Manitouwadge, ON P0T 2C0 Tel: (807) FACTS : Manitouwadge General Hospital, a modern health care facility overlooking Lake Manitouwadge, is located midway between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste Marie. Available services include laboratory, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, ultrasound, BMD, chemotherapy, telehealth, on site diabetic nurse and dietitian. The following agencies are located within the facility: North of Superior Programs, Mental Health Support Network, Thunder Bay District Health Unit. In the building's north wing, there are 9 private patient rooms, 5 private chronic room, a birthing room, a paediatrics room, an isolation room and a patient lounge. The central core contains the emergency ward, exam rooms, trauma room, reception area, gift shop, doctor's lounge, pharmacy, nursery, medical records and offices. The south wing contains the medical labs, food preparation, dining room, maintenance, mechanical, laundry, housekeeping, staff room, physiotherapy and several other specialized services. CONTACTS : Judith C. Harris - Interim CEO Debbie Hardy - Director of Nursing Dr. Jim MacTavish - Chief of Staff WEBSITE : Physiotherapists 1 - Registered Dietitian Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 27

32 Location: Approx. 300 kms east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17, 400 kms west of Sault Ste. Marie Industry: Pulp & Paper, Forestry, Gold Mining Population: 5,000 Catch Pop: MARATHON THUNDER BAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Wilson Memorial General Hospital P.O. Bag "W", 26 Peninsula Road, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : Situated on the scenic north shore of Lake Superior, WMGH is currently supported by 7 family physicians who work at the Marathon Family Health Team. The hospital provides a number of services to our clients, including a laboratory, diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, telehealth, physiotherapy, on-site dietitian & diabetes educator, an orthopedic surgeon and a foot specialist who come to Marathon occasionally. WMGH also has a visiting Opthamologist performing cataract surgeries and a colorectal screening program which begun in September CONTACT : Paul Paradis, CEO WEBSITES : NIPIGON Location: Approx. 100 kms east of Thunder Bay Industry: Tourism, forestry, Ontario Power Generation Population: 2,500 Catch Pop: 5,500 HOSPITAL : Nipigon District Memorial Hospital Box 37, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, a 37 bed facility located along the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior, is home to 15 acute care beds, 14 Long Term Care beds, 7 Chronic beds and 1 Respite bed. The facility is fully accredited and is supported by 5 family physicians who work at the medical clinic located right on the hospital property. The hospital provides emergency, acute and long term care services to residents of the community and catchment area, and is supported by fully staffed laboratory, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound and physiotherapy departments. Patients have access to a number of hospital-run programs, including chemotherapy, diabetes education, and telehealth. A variety of visiting specialists from Thunder Bay (100 km west of Nipigon) run clinics in Nipigon. Physicians have access to salaried positions through the RNPGA, with guaranteed income. Physicians and Allied Health Professionals can gain valuable experience while enjoying the benefits of a small rural community located within a one hour drive of the city of Thunder Bay. Nestled in the beautiful outdoors of Northwestern Ontario, Nipigon is located in the heart of the Canadian Shield along the majestic north shore of Lake Superior, at the crossroads of Highways 11 and 17. It is a friendly, progressive community that has much to offer anyone who calls Nipigon home. The Nipigon district boasts some of the finest outdoor sporting and recreational activities in Ontario. Spectacular scenery and unlimited recreational opportunities make Nipigon an attractive place to call home. CONTACT : Cathy Collinson, CEO Tel: (807) WEBSITE : Physiotherapist 2 - Registered Practical Nurses PTE 1 - Registrered Practical Nurse, temp FTE Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 28

33 SCHREIBER Location: Approx. 200 kms east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17 Industry: Forestry, Retail, C.P.R. THUNDER BAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL : Serviced by McCausland Hospital 2 Cartier Drive, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) North Shore Family Health Team/The J.E. Stokes Medical Centre 415 Scotia St., Box 760, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) Population: 1,313 Catch Pop: 3,460 NORTH SHORE FAMILY HEALTH TEAM : The J.E. Stokes Medical Centre in Schreiber has close ties to the McCausland Hospital, a fully accredited medical facility situated in Terrace Bay. The hospital was built in 1980, it houses 17 acute care and 8 chronic care beds, as well as a four-bed nursery. In addition to obstetrics, minor surgery, outpatient and emergency care, the hospital offers paramedical and technical services, radiology, laboratory, physiotherapy, ultrasound and dietary department. J.E. Stokes Medical Centre, Schreiber and the Aguasabon Medical Clinic, Terrace Bay have jointly formed the North Shore Family Health Team. The FHT consists of 3 physicians (with one vacancy), a nurse practitioner, dietitian, registered nurse and social worker. The FHT's focus on better management to the health and social well being of persons in their communities. CONTACT : Beverley Turpin, Administrator NSFHT schreibermed@yahoo.ca Tel: (807) Fax: (807) WEBSITES : TERRACE BAY Location: Approx. 220 kms east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17, 483 kms west of Sault Ste. Marie Industry: Manufacturing, forestry construction Population: 2,000 Catch Pop: 5,000 HOSPITAL : McCausland Hospital 2 Cartier Drive, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) FACTS : This picturesque community is located on the northern most tip of Lake Superior, the world s largest inland lake. Renowned for its scenic vistas, it annually draws thousands of tourists as they pass through the community and then linger for the recreational opportunities found there. It is the mission of the McCausland Hospital to provide leadership in the provision of primary, secondary and chronic care to the general population by developing and promoting standards of patient care that centre around prevention, wellness and concern for the integrity and safety of employees and consumers. FAMILY HEALTH TEAM : The North Shore Family Health Team (NSFHT) was established in 2006 and is composed of 4 physicians, a nurse practitioner, a social health worker, a dietitian and a nurse. Physicians have salary positions with no out-of-pocket overhead costs, flexible work schedules and excellent on-call remuneration. CONTACT : Suzanne Bouchard, Human Resources Manager Tel: (807) #106 hr@mccauslandhospital.com WEBSITES : Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 29

34 THUNDER BAY DISTRICT THUNDER BAY Location: North shore of Lake Superior (45 minutes from U.S. border on Hwys 11 & 17) Industry: Forestry, retail, manufacturing Population: 113,000 Catch Pop: 250,000 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, 980 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) St. Joseph's Care Group, 35 N. Algoma St., PO Box 3251, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G7 Tel: (807) Fax: (807) Thunder Bay offers a comprehensive range of services in state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. These include: Acute Care, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is a 375-bed tertiary care academic centre, with a fully integrated Regional Cancer Centre Program. Services include medical and surgical subspecialties including dialysis, angioplasty, infectious diseases, maternal/child care, acute and forensic psychiatry, oncology specialized cancer services, emergency and trauma. Contact: Patricia Lee, Coordinator Medical Affairs (Specialist Recruitment) Tel: (807) leep@tbh.net Complex Care and Rehabilitation: St. Joseph s Care Group is a multi-site organization, providing diverse interdisciplinary programs in complex care, physical rehabilitation, long term care, mental health and addictions. In-patient, out-patient and day services are provided. Contact: Allison Hill, Coordinator, Recruitment & Retention Tel: (807) hilla@tbh.net Mental Health, Community Health and Long Term Care: A wide range of mental health services are available, including community based programs and supportive housing options. Delivery systems for primary care include clinics, community health centres, family health networks and health promotion programs. Both private and public long term care facilities are available in Thunder Bay. Additional Opportunities: Teaching, research, advanced practice and continuing professional development opportunities for physicians and health professionals are offered through numerous programs, including Residents of the Canadian Shield Program, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Lakehead University, comprehensive telehealth services, molecular, biotechnology and genetic research facilities, and regional outreach opportunities. Contact: Norine Howardson, Family Physician Recruiter, Tel: (807) nhowardson@thunderbay.ca WEBSITE : thunderbayhealth.ca Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre 1- Occupational Therapist St. Joseph's Care Group 5 - Audiologists 1 - Speech Language Pathologist 1 - Physiotherapist 1 - Occupational Therapist Northern Rehab (NRCS) 3 - Occupational Therapists (Thunder Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste Marie) VON 1 - Physiotherapist FTE (Thunder Bay) Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre 1 - Registered Practical Nurse PTE 2 - Registered Practical Nurses PTE Thunder Bay District Health Unit 3 - Program Assistants FTE 1 - Public Health Inspector 1 - Medical Officer of Health St. Joseph's Care Group 1 - Chiropodist Anishnawbe Mushkiki T.Bay Aboriginal Community Health Ctr. 1 - Registered Dietitian FTE 1 - Diabetes Educator Thunder Bay District Health Unit 1 - Speech Language Pathologist FTE Period covering: April, May, June, 2010 Page 30

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