Joseph Brant Hospital
904 full-time employees www.josephbranthospital.ca Joseph Brant Hospital is an acute care hospital that provides integrated healthcare services to Burlington and surrounding areas. · Recognizes its employees through the staff recognition awards ceremony and staff appreciation breakfasts and summer barbecue as well as a wellness fair along with monthly on-site massage therapy sessions, and regular yoga and meditation classes
At Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH), we strive to create an environment that encourages wellness, for both our patients and staff. Our new state-of-the-art tower features natural light and ample space with newly designed physical and process efficiencies that support a healthy and safe work environment. Patients, staff and visitors can also enjoy its outdoor healing garden, dining terrace, green rooftops and labyrinth. The hospital provides a range of primary and secondary services through the compassionate and dedicated care of more than 1,500 staff members, 600 volunteers, 150 physicians and almost 300 trained students. The new tower (which officially opened in August 2017) along with investments in leading technology are an integral part of the hospital’s commitment to provide professional, mental and emotional support to our valued staff. Located in Burlington, staff and patients can enjoy the many facets of a city that is ranked one of the best in Ontario. JBH offers a picturesque view of the lake from 75% of patients’ rooms, is walking distance to the trendy downtown area and is situated near all major highways for easy access from all directions. Within the hospital building, staff and patients enjoy the benefits of a facility with the newest healthcare technologies. Some key features are: a revamped Emergency department designed for better patient care and staff workflow; elevated equipment to avoid hazards; a new Spiritual Care Centre; and, family-friendly private breast feeding rooms. With cutting edge infection prevention and control elements, the building has 600 new hand washing stations, touch-free sinks and personal protective equipment within reach. JBH understands that working in healthcare is both rewarding and challenging. That’s why the hospital continuously acknowledges the amazing contributions of its staff through various events and programs. Some examples of this commitment are: the annual recognition awards, appreciation breakfasts, annual appreciation bbq, senior leadership walkabouts, holiday tea, onsite complimentary massage therapy, annual wellness fair and a hospital-wide Kudos program. This is a workplace that truly values its staff and is committed to helping each and every one of them flourish professionally, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Sustainable lakefront facility
Best mid-sized city 5 years in a row
“We recognize that healthcare is tremendously rewarding work but it is also physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. We want to make sure that our staff, physicians and volunteers feel cared for and valued so that they flourish doing the work that they are so passionate about. ” – Nancy Casselman, VP Human Resources