Expression Of Interest - Radiation Thera

Job Description

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

RADIATION THERAPY BURSARIES

CANCER CARE SERVICES IN CORNER BROOK

2020006338

About Us

At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

The Cancer Care Program of Eastern Health has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Cancer Care Program operates the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's and regional cancer centres in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls.

The Opportunity

The future workforce for qualified Radiation Therapists is growing and in 2023 a new Cancer Care Suite will open in Corner Brook, NL (The design of the hospital can be viewed online at https : / / youtu.be / FRv5AHMny9oOpens in new window) .

Radiation therapy is the treatment of cancer and other diseases using radiation. Radiation Therapists work closely with doctors, medical physicists, patients and other members of the health care team. They navigate highly technical equipment while delivering empathetic and patient-centered care. Radiation Therapists use advanced computer systems and radiation therapy equipment to design and implement treatment plans and deliver radiation treatment.

Eastern Health has partnered with the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto Ontario, to place qualifying students from Newfoundland and Labrador in the Radiation Therapy Program. Funding support for tuition, books and bursaries may be available if a student is willing to sign a service commitment agreement to work in Eastern Health upon graduation.

To support the increased demand Eastern Health has a limited number of opportunities available for financial assistance to complete the Radiation Therapy program at the Michener Institute of Technology in Toronto (full-time studies).

Prerequisite Requirements

Applicants must apply and meet the school admission requirements for the Radiation Therapy program on their own merit. Entrance requirements and fees are outlined on Michener's website. Please visit https : / / michener.ca / program / radiation-therapy-university-toronto / to review. The deadline to apply for admission to the program is February 1, 2021.

Please note : applicants to the Radiation Therapy program must possess the following qualifications :

• Minimum of 1 year of university education, with successful completion of one single-semester course in each of the following pre-requisite subjects : Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of B-

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to help offset costs associated with the Radiation Therapy program. Funding may be provided for tuition and approved related expenses. A return-in-service agreement in Cancer Care in Corner Brook will be required, and the length of the return-in-service will depend on the total amount of funding provided. The service obligation will begin once the applicant has successfully completed the certification exam and started working in the role.

If the prerequisite requirements are met, applicants will be assessed for financial support based on a combination of screening criteria such as academic grades and interview(s).

Contact Information

Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained by emailing Laurie Yetman at [email protected].

To Apply

To apply please submit your resume / cover letter online clearly demonstrating your commitment and how you meet the requirements as outlined above. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition number : 2020006338 and employee number.

Please ensure that you fill out all sections of the application.

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.