* RVHS seeks nurses for specific areas

Sept. 8, 2008
News Release
Rouge Valley Health System

As the Rouge Valley catchment areas of east Toronto and west Durham Region continue to develop and expand, so will Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS).

RVHS will be hosting two nursing career fairs at both of its hospital campuses; Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP) in Ajax; and at Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) east Toronto.

“RVHS has always been committed to quality patient care, and our staff continue to exemplify that. We are looking for talented, committed nurses who are willing to further our commitment to our patients and their families in specific areas of expertise in our hospital system,” says Janet Harris, vice president, professional practice, and chief nursing executive.

RVHS is seeking qualified RNs (Registered Nurses) and RPNs (Registered Practical Nurses) for its emergency department. Skilled critical care, medical/surgical nurses, clinical practice leaders and a few management positions are also available. Recent nursing graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants can attend any of the two nursing open houses that RVHS will be hosting

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Rouge Valley Centenary
2867 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough (southwest corner of Neilson and Ellesmere roads.)
Dr. Bruce Johnson Conference Room, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
580 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax (south of Bayly)
Conference Rooms B & C
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Interviews will be conducted on site, so attendees are asked to bring their resumes. Employment offers will be extended to qualified applicants on the spot.

For more information, visit www.rougevalley.ca/careers .  

  

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RVHS is an innovative leader in quality family centred care, with programs including 24/7/365 emergency, cardiac care, mental health and paediatrics. Rouge Valley consists of several health sites, including two community hospital campuses: Rouge Valley Centenary in east Toronto; Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering in the west Durham Region. Together a team of physicians including 224 general practitioners and 325 specialists, 1,000 nurses and many other professionals, care for a broad spectrum of health conditions. In consultation and partnership with community members, other hospitals, healthcare organizations, the Central East Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Rouge Valley continues to improve its programs catering to the needs of the growing communities of east Toronto, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby.
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