WRH Launches Recruitment Drive With Government of Ontario Supported Incentives
27-5-2021
With the support of a program created by the Province of Ontario, Windsor Regional Hospital has launched an ambitious staff recruitment drive aimed at attracting registered nurses to key areas of our hospital operations, with government-backed incentives to help attract qualified workers.
The website www.wrhcareers.ca is now active, providing a fresh online portal for those seeking nursing opportunities in Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, and Post-Anaesthesia Care Units at our two tertiary, dynamic campuses.
“We are searching Canada and the U.S.A. for energetic, dedicated, critical care, PACU, OR and medical/surgical team members who share our commitment of care delivery in our wonderful community,” said WRH Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive Karen Riddell.
The site notes that nurses with experience, proficiency, and wisdom will really appreciate WRH’s flexible scheduling, innovative nursing leaders, opportunities for education and advancement, and a welcoming medical department. The site also notes the advantages of living in Windsor-Essex as well as a destination for individuals and families.
WRH is one of several Ontario hospitals who are eligible to offer government-supported financial incentives through the Ministry of Health based on the following circumstances:
- Critical care nurses from out of province or out of the country, including Canadians currently working in the U.S., are eligible for up to $75,000 in signing bonuses
- Registered nurses from out of province or out of the country, including Canadians currently working in the U.S., are eligible for up to $25,000 in signing bonuses who join in general practice nursing;
- Retired registered nurses and currently unemployed registered nurses in Ontario are eligible for up to $25,000 (critical care) and $10,000 (general nursing) in signing bonuses
The government incentives are designed to help Ontario hospitals directly support new critical care and high-intensity medicine beds as part of its COVID-19 investments, and are part of a larger government effort to add needed critical care capacity.
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