Health

The Health section feature is the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving community-based health care services in the City and County of Peterborough.  The Foundation raises funds to support the 5 Peterborough Networked Family Health Teams (FHTs) with needed capital equipment, education, research opportunities and innovative programs such as the Youth Sports Concussion Program.  Formerly St. Joseph's Care Foundation, the Foundation has served the Greater Peterborough area since 1985 and funded tens of millions of dollars to improve health care.

The Foundation operates with a Board of Directors, two employees, and the support of many office and event volunteers.  There are a variety of volunteer placements available for everything from administration and reception to event planning to research. For more information email info@gphsf.ca or visit the website at www.gphsf.ca or call the Foundation office at (705) 740-8074.

Be sure to scroll past this first section to see the compiled list of Clinics, Retirement Residences, Long-term Care Facilities, and Community Health Care agencies in the Peterborough area.






Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
http://www.caslpa.ca/english/careers/ads.asp




Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/aboutUs/Careers.php




Canadian Mental Health Association: Peterborough
http://www.peterborough.cmha.on.ca/
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Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/Page.aspx?id=1748

Chartwell Seniors Housing Reit: Search for ‘Peterborough’
http://www.chartwellreit.ca/careers/career_opps/index.php

Christian Horizons: Organization working with those with developmental disabilities
http://www.christian-horizons.org/careers/jobs.html



Community Care: Volunteer
http://commcareptbo.org/volunteer.php




Docfinder.ca: Physician Recruitment for Peterborough
http://www.docfinder.ca/physicians.html

Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough: Volunteer
http://www.downsyndromepeterborough.ca/volunteers.php


Extendicare: Select Ontario
http://www.extendicarecanada.com/jobs.aspx



Five Counties Children’s Centre
http://www.fivecounties.on.ca/news_employment.php

Four Counties Brain Injury Association
http://www.fcbia.org/contact.html

Glaxo Smith Kline: Pharmaceutical sciences company
http://www.gsk.ca/english/html/careers/current-job-posting.html


Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation: Volunteer
http://www.gphsf.ca/volunteer.htm

Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
http://www.hkpr.on.ca/careers.asp?id=102

Health Care Job.ca: Specify province
http://www.healthcarejob.ca/Default.aspx

Health Force Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency: Access Centre for Newcomers
http://www.healthforceontario.ca/Jobs/AccessCentre.aspx

Health Force Ontario: Central East - Nursing
https://www.hfojobs.ca/Community/NursingPostings.aspx?fid1=34




HHAI Recruitment Specialists
http://www.hhai.ca/output.asp



Kawartha Participation Projects: Housing and attendant services physically disabled
http://www.kpp.ca/employ.html

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre: Volunteer
http://www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com/volunteer.htm

Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Aid Society
http://www.khcas.on.ca/about-us/employment

Kinark Child and Family Services
http://www.kinark.on.ca/getInvolved/career.aspx

Lifelabs: Medical Laboratory Services
http://www.lifelabs.com/careers/jobsearch.aspx

M.S.I. International: Health
http://www.msijobs.com/




Northumberland Hills Hospital: Cobourg: Student Scholarships
http://nhh.ca/Careers/StudentScholarship/tabid/195/language/en-US/Default.aspx


Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
http://www.oacas.org/careers/

PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
http://www.parn.ca/howtohelp.htm

Peterborough Communication Support Systems: Volunteer
http://www.pcssonline.ca/Volunteer.asp



Peterborough Regional Health Centre: Volunteer
http://www.prhc.on.ca/Site%20Map/Volunteer%20Opportunities.aspx

Prohome Health Services
http://www.prohome.ca/jobs.asp

Ross Memorial Hospital: Lindsay
http://www.rmh.org/content/blogcategory/41/347/




Sibley and Associates: Disability Management Consultants
http://sibley.ca/careers/


St. Joseph’s at Fleming: Retirement Residence
http://www.stjosephsatfleming.com/volunteercareer.html


Trent University Athletics (generally for Trent Students only)
http://trentu.ca/athletics/jobs.php





Working in Canada Tool – Physicians


Working in Canada Tool – Nurses


The following is a list of clinics, retirement homes and other healthcare agencies.  They contain contact information and tips on how to apply to the organization. 

Clinics

AGENCY
Citi Centre Medical Clinic
ADDRESS
283 Aylmer Street North
Peterborough, ON
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 743-8006

AGENCY
Dialysis Management Clinics Inc – Peterborough
ADDRESS
 815 High Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 8J9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 876-8737
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s who specialize in the dialysis and kidney treatment
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
First Step Medical Clinic (Methadone clinic)
ADDRESS
191 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2H6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705)  876-1000
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Nurses providing methadone and drug addiction treatment
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
ADDRESS
168 Brock Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2P4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 749-5410
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employs 40 nurses who are specifically trained to do neuro-cognitive assessments
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
ADDRESS
1170 Heritage Line
Keene, ON
K0L 2G0
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 295-1000

AGENCY
Lakefield Day Clinic
ADDRESS
18 Queen Street
Lakefield, ON
K0L 2H0
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 652-6355
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
ADDRESS
707 Charlotte St
Peterborough, Ontario
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 876 4505
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ RN’s who specifically trained for examination
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
Peterborough Clinic
ADDRESS
26 Hospital Drive
Peterborough, ON
K9J 7C3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 740 6838
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Work consists of receptionist and nursing duties
Prefer good computer skills and having a history in office work
Hire RN’s, RPN’s and nurse practitioners in mainly part-time positions when needed
Willing to employ a foreign trained professional with Canadian certification
HOW TO APPLY
Can email resume to the human resource personnel
Ads are posted in the paper
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
No volunteers

AGENCY
Peterborough Laser Clinic
ADDRESS
380 Armour Road
Peterborough, ON
K9H 7L7
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 740-1078
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ one RPN who is trained to provide cosmetic medical treatment
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
Peterborough OATC (Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre)
ADDRESS
215 Sherbrooke Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2N2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 748-0995
Fax: (705) 748-5946
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employs both RN’s and RPN’s
HOW TO APPLY
No online application

AGENCY
ADDRESS
849 Alexander Court
Peterborough, ON
K9H 7H8
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 741-3923

Long Term Care

AGENCY
Centennial Place
ADDRESS
2 Centennial Lane N.
Millbrook, ON
L0A 1G0
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 932-4464
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 12 RN’s, 20 RPN’s, and 50 – 60 PSW’s (full, part-time, and casual)
Hire mainly in the spring and summer
Hire many young, newly graduated nurses
Believe in continuing education
Use merit based performance concept
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.aoninc.com/, under careers link which emails it to the Human Resource Manager
Can also bring resume in to the long term care facility
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for activities, socializing with residents, and transportation
Always looking for volunteers

AGENCY
Extendicare Peterborough
ADDRESS
80 Alexander Avenue
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6B4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 743-7552
Fax: (705) 742-9664
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 15 RN’s, 21 RPN’s, and 85 PSW’s. Full-time, part-time, and casual
Hire when needed. Constant throughout the year, but with a need right before the summer.
HOW TO APPLY
Can apply online by emailing cnh_peterborough@extendicare.com or by drop-off
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for working with the residents and organizing activities

AGENCY
Extendicare Lakefield
ADDRESS
24 Fraser Street
Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 652-7112
Fax: (705) 652-7733
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s

AGENCY
Fairhaven
ADDRESS
881 Dutton Road
Peterborough, ON
K9H 7S4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 743-0881
Fax: (705) 743-6292
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s

AGENCY
Riverview Manor
ADDRESS
1155 Water Street
Peterborough, ON   K9H 3P8
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 748-6706
Fax: (705) 748-5407
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s

AGENCY
Springdale Country Manor
ADDRESS
2698 Clifford Line
Peterborough, ON
K9J 6X6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 742-8811
Fax: (705) 742-8812
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 70 PSW’s, 5 RPN’s, and 7 RN’s. Part-time and full-time.  Hire when needed, based on staffing
Currently, they are looking for all positions.  Willing to hire foreign individuals that are qualified
HOW TO APPLY
Can apply online. There is a link on the website.
Can drop off resume as well.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for talking with residents or completing maintenance jobs
Criminal record check is needed

AGENCY
St. Joseph’s at Fleming
ADDRESS
659 Brealey Drive
Peterborough, Ontario, K9K 2R8
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 743–4744
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 14 RN’s, 32 RPN’s, and 116 PSW’s (full and part-time)
Have to have PSW certificate, HCA is not accepted
Hire as needed
HOW TO APPLY
Can email resume through the career opportunities link at http://www.stjosephsatfleming.com/
Can drop off resume
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accept volunteers for programs, socializing, church services

Retirement Residences

AGENCY
Applewood Manor
ADDRESS
1500 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2A2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 742-1500

AGENCY
Canterbury Gardens
ADDRESS
1414 Sherbrooke Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 0B1
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 876-1414
Fax: (705) 775-2400
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s as executive directors, directors of care, and charge nurses
Employ 12 – 18 RPN’s, and 25 – 35 PSW’s (casual, part and full-time)
Hire mainly in the spring and summer
Hire many young, newly graduated nurses
Believe in continuing education
Use merit based performance concept
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.aoninc.com/, under careers link which emails it to the Human Resource Manager
Can also bring resume in to each of the buildings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for activities, socializing with residents, and transportation
Always looking for volunteers

AGENCY
Church Hill Retirement Residence
ADDRESS
303 Brock Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2R2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 742-2345
Fax: (705) 742-2342

AGENCY
Empress Gardens
ADDRESS
131 Charlotte Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2T6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel:  (705) 876-1314
Fax: (705) 876-1908
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s as executive directors, directors of care, and charge nurses
Employ 12 – 18 RPN’s, and 25 – 35 PSW’s (casual, part and full-time)
Hire mainly in the spring and summer
Hire many young, newly graduated nurses
Believe in continuing education
Use merit based performance concept
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.aoninc.com/, under careers link which emails it to the Human Resource Manager
Can also bring resume in to each of the buildings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for activities, socializing with residents, and transportation
Always looking for volunteers

AGENCY
Hillstead Retirement Residence
ADDRESS
303 Brock Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2R2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel:  (705) 745-2678

AGENCY
Jackson Creek Retirement Residence
ADDRESS
481 Reid Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 7R9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 742-0411
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 10 PSW’s (5 full-time, 5 part-time)
Employ 2 RPN’s in management positions
PSW’s provide care, housekeeping, and are trained to give medications to certain individuals
Hire as needed
HOW TO APPLY
Advertisements are online at:
Can bring in or email resume to Jackson Creek
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers assist with exercise, transportation, socializing, helping out in the dining room, and more

AGENCY
Northumberland Family Respite Service
ADDRESS
72 Walton Street
Port Hope, ON
L1A 1N3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel:  (905) 885-6671
Fax: (905) 885-9758

AGENCY
Peterborough Manor
ADDRESS
1039 Water Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3P5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 748-5343

AGENCY
Princess Gardens
ADDRESS
100 Charlotte Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 7L4
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 750-1234
Fax: (705) 750-0711
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s as executive directors, directors of care, and charge nurses
Employ 12 – 18 RPN’s, and 25 – 35 PSW’s (casual, part and full-time)
Hire mainly in the spring and summer
Hire many young, newly graduated nurses
Believe in continuing education
Use merit based performance concept
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.aoninc.com/, under careers link which emails it to the Human Resource Manager
Can also bring resume in to each of the buildings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for activities, socializing with residents, and transportation
Always looking for volunteers

AGENCY
Royal Gardens
ADDRESS
1160 Clonsilla Avenue
Peterborough, ON
K9J 8P8
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 741-6036
Fax: (705) 741-0468
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ RN’s as executive directors, directors of care, and charge nurses
Employ 12 – 18 RPN’s, and 25 – 35 PSW’s (casual, part and full-time)
Hire mainly in the spring and summer
Hire many young, newly graduated nurses
Believe in continuing education
Use merit based performance concept
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.aoninc.com/, under careers link which emails it to the Human Resource Manager
Can also bring resume in to each of the buildings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accepts volunteers for activities, socializing with residents, and transportation
Always looking for volunteers

AGENCY
Rubidge Retirement Residence
ADDRESS
246 – 270 Rubidge Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3P2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 748-4000
Fax: (705) 749-3335

Community Healthcare Services

AGENCY
Canadian Blood Services
ADDRESS
55 George St N.
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3G2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 749-9564
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employs approximately 30 part time RN positions who assess and monitor the donors.
Not a high turnover rate, hire as needed.
Willing to hire foreign individuals that are qualified.
HOW TO APPLY
Online application at www.bloodservices.ca
No drop off applications. Online only.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Will accept volunteers

AGENCY
Canadian Mental Health Association – Peterborough Branch
ADDRESS
466 George Street North
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R7
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fax: (705) 748-4078, No Phone Calls
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Do not employ individuals as nurses, but hire people with nursing background to supervise programs
Using assessment, and conflict resolution skills
Must have the qualifications of a PSW in Canada, with a mental illness background preferred
HOW TO APPLY
Online application is preferred at www.peterborough.cmha.on.ca
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Accept volunteers for working in the different programs and drop in centres

AGENCY
Canadian Red Cross
ADDRESS
565 Water Street
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3M7
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 745-8222
Fax: (705) 745-6234
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Do not employ nurses for nursing jobs, but employ for director jobs
HOW TO APPLY
Person to email is provided under each job description
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers needed to run groups, assist, support programs

AGENCY
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit - Haliburton Office
ADDRESS
191 Highland Street
Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 457-1391
Fax: (705) 457-1336
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ nurses that specialize in community health to promote healthy living and run health unit programs
HOW TO APPLY
Available job posting are online at http://www.hkpr.on.ca/

AGENCY
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit - Lindsay Office
ADDRESS
108 Angeline Street South
Lindsay, ON
K9V 3L5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 324-3569
Fax: (705) 324-0455
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ nurses that specialize in community health to promote healthy living and run health unit programs
HOW TO APPLY
Available job posting are online at http://www.hkpr.on.ca/

AGENCY
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit – Port Hope Office
ADDRESS
200 Rose Glen Road
Port Hope, ON
L1A 3V6
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (905) 885-9100
Fax: (905) 885-9551
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ nurses that specialize in community health to promote healthy living and run health unit programs
HOW TO APPLY
Available job posting are online at http://www.hkpr.on.ca/

AGENCY
Kawartha Participation Projects
ADDRESS
77 Towerhill Rd.
Peterborough, ON.
K9H 7N3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 745-4122
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employs 110 independent living attendants who help the clients with what they decide they need help with. 24 hours/day. 24 full time, the remaining are part-time.
Working with physically and mentally disabled individuals.
Always hiring and taking applications.
Willing to hire foreign individuals that are qualified.
HOW TO APPLY
Send an application to email.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Will accept volunteers

AGENCY
Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd.
ADDRESS
2948 Lakefield Rd.
Peterborough, ON.
K9J 6X5
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 652-6118
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employs RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s who provide home care services.
Provide a Personal Assistant Education Program for individuals who have never had the chance to get an education. More information....
Willing to hire foreign individuals that are qualified
HOW TO APPLY
Print and complete online application at  www.nightingalenursing.net, then bring to the office.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Do not have volunteers

AGENCY
Peterborough City-County Health Unit
ADDRESS
10 Hospital Drive
Peterborough, ON
K9J 8M1
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 743-1000
Fax: (705) 743-2897
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Currently employ 38 RN’s and 1 RPN’s
Low turnover rate, usually only 1 – 2 positions per year
Willing to hire foreign professionals that are qualified and registered in Canada
HOW TO APPLY
All applications and postings are on website at http://pcchu.peterborough.on.ca/
Any employment questions can be emailed to Lorraine Skipwith at lskipwith@pcchu.ca

AGENCY
Prohome Health Services
ADDRESS
700 Clonsilla Avenue, Suite 201
Peterborough, ON
K9J 5Y3
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 742-7751
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s to provide community health nursing
HOW TO APPLY
Email to the address at the bottom of the job postings page at http://www.prohome.ca/

AGENCY
Spectrum Health Care – Peterborough Branch
ADDRESS
Northview Commerce Court
1434 Chemong Road
Peterborough, ON
K9J 6X2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel: (705) 876-1888
Fax: (705) 876-1488
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Employ RN’s, RPN’s, and PSW’s
HOW TO APPLY
No online application



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