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The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is located between Kingston and Ottawa serving a population of approximately 160,000 in a 6,369 square kilometre area. This area includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City of Brockville, County of Lanark, and the Towns of Smiths Falls, Gananoque and Prescott. We are in a picturesque area, nestled between Ottawa and Kingston, and offer rural and small-town living within easy reach of world-class cities. Learn more about us by exploring our website.

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Speech-Language Pathologist

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, sponsor of the Language Express Preschool Speech-Language Services System Wants You to Come Aboard!!

The Language Express PSL System is a System of Partner Agencies providing speech and language services to children from birth to five years in the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Region of Ontario. Our system is renowned for its creative and innovative approaches to client and community services. Our Partner Agencies employ registered speech-language pathologists and other service providers who offer a range of interventions to preschool-aged clients and their families at home, in clinics and in pre-school settings.

The Language Express Program has an employment opportunity for a Full Time, Permanent Status Speech-Language Pathologist at the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit beginning June 2008, working out of the Brockville General Hospital Satellite Site.

SLP Salary Range: $60,140 to $70,752 Annual (1.0 FTE), Comprehensive Benefit Package
Thirty five (35) hour work week; four (4) weeks vacation to start.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or Equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current registration with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario
  • Demonstrated experience with preschool population; skills in working with groups; promotion and/or presentations experience;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision-making skills
  • A reliable vehicle, valid driver's licence and proof of insurance required following hire.
  • Criminal record check

Preferred:

  • Certification in "It Takes Two To Talk" - The Hanen Program for Parents
  • Experience with Augmentative /Alternative Communication systems

Applications with resume must be received in writing or via e-mail by 4:30 pm on May 16, 2008.

Send to:

Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Boulevard
Brockville, ON K6V 7A3 e-mail: HR@healthunit.org

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we only contact candidates selected for an interview.r
 


Full Time, Temporary Registered Practical Nurse

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has an opening for a Full Time, Temporary Registered Practical Nurse, starting after June 1, 2008 until December 31, 2008. The position is in the Department of Clinical Services, with the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program working in the Brockville or Smiths Falls Office, following a six-week orientation in the Brockville Office.

This position is part of a Ministry of Health funding initiative and is available for new graduates only. To learn more about the program, and to register and apply for this specific position, go to http://www.healthforceontario.ca/

Salary Range: $41,444 to $45,147 RPN Annual (1.0 FTE) (2007/2008 rate) plus twelve percent (12%) in lieu of benefits, plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation; 35 hour work week; Explore our website to learn more about us.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • Academic Excellence;· Basic understanding of routine immunization;
  • Interest in learning new clinical skills;
  • Well developed problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and with other community agencies;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;·
  • This position requires a valid driver's licence and proof is required after hire;
  • Criminal record check;
  • Up-to-date immunization, including influenza immunization;
  • A car is required for this position.

To apply, send your resume, and letter of application, by 4:30 p.m. to on May 9, 2008.

Send to:

Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Boulevard
Brockville, ON K6V 7A3 e-mail: HR@healthunit.org

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we only contact candidates selected for an interview.r


Four (4) Full Time, Temporary Public Health Nurses

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has openings for Four (4) Full Time, Temporary (1.0 FTE) Public Health Nurses, starting after June 1, 2008 until December 31, 2008. Three of the positions are in the Brockville Office, one with the Health Promotion Department and one with the Department of Clinical Services, in the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program and Sexual Health Programs; the third position is in the Family Health Department with Child Health. The fourth position is in the Smiths Falls Office in the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Programs. These positions are part of a Ministry of Health funding initiative and are available for new nursing graduates only. To learn more about the program, and to register and apply for these specific positions, go to http://www.healthforceontario.ca/

Hourly Rate Range: $28.73 to $37.82 Plus Twelve Percent (12%) in lieu of benefits; 35-hour work week; Vacation is accumulated at a rate of eight percent (8%) Explore our website to learn more about us.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing with Community Health Component;
  • Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • Knowledge and understanding of preteens and adolescent sexuality is an asset;
  • Knowledge of routine immunization is an asset;
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision making skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and with other community agencies;
  • Demonstrated skill in health promotion;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • This position requires a valid driver's licence and proof is required after hire;
  • Criminal record check;
  • Up-to-date immunization, including influenza immunization;
  • A car is required for this position.

To apply for any of these positions, send your resume, and letter of application to the address below. These documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. to on May 9, 2008.

Send to:

Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Boulevard
Brockville, ON K6V 7A3 e-mail: HR@healthunit.org

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we only contact candidates selected for an interview.r


Program Assistant

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has an opening for a Full Time, Permanent Status Program Assistant in our Brockville Office, with the Department of Clinical Services. Key responsibilities include immunization records and vaccine management. Annual Salary Range: $31,149 to $34,852 Annual (2007/2008 rates) (35-hour work week) Comprehensive Benefits, including four (4) weeks vacation. Explore our website to learn more about us.

Required Qualifications:

  • Secondary School Graduate;
  • Community College Diploma - Office Administration General Program or equivalent;
  • Minimum two (2) years experience working in an administrative/clerical position;
  • Knowledge and proficiency in use of the Internet and various computer programs including Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point in a network environment;
  • Demonstrated skill and comfort with new software programs is essential;
  • Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision;
  • Demonstrated excellence in telephone, and written and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent speed and accuracy in data entry;§ Criminal Record Check;
  • Up-to-date adult immunization.

We also welcome applications for occasional casual reception coverage in our Brockville Office. The qualifications listed above also apply to casual positions.

Hourly rate of pay is $14.08 plus 8% in lieu of all benefits and vacation. Please submit your resume with covering letter by May 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Send to:

Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Boulevard
Brockville, ON K6V 7A3 e-mail: HR@healthunit.org

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency; please note that we only contact candidates selected for an interview.r


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