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Building upon
its tradition of providing quality healthcare for more than 100 years, the
Brockville General Hospital has recently undergone a $32 million dollar expansion. -
completed October 2003.
The Brockville General Hospital is a two site hospital
organization with a combined total of 141 beds, providing a full spectrum of
care; Acute Care (94), Rehabilitation (5), Complex Continuing Care (42)
including Palliative Care (5).
Twenty-four (24) acute mental health beds and
associated programs are scheduled to become part of the hospital's mandate
and service within the next 3-5 years. Currently Mental Health
Programs are delivered by the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group out of their
Brockville site (the former Brockville Psychiatric Hospital). Plans
for co-location are being developed.
Diagnostic
services include a fully digital Diagnostic Imaging Department with CT,
ultrasound, stress testing, holter monitoring, echocardiography, bone
densitometry, pulmonary function testing, stroke prevention clinic and
Ontario Breast Screening Clinic.
The
Brockville General Hospital is conveniently located one hour away from two tertiary care centres in
Ottawa and Kingston.
Brockville General Hospital serves a catchment area of
approximately 96,000.
The hospital is currently implementing phase
two
of a full
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) utilizing Quadramed software .
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Where is
Brockville, Ontario?
Brockville is located on the banks of the
St. Lawrence River in the beautiful 1000 Islands Region.
Brockville is
situation along Hwy 401 and is less than a day's drive to
major cosmopolitan centres including:
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Opportunities
/ Positions Available
Brockville General Hospital (BGH) has assumed
a leadership role in physician recruitment for Leeds-South Grenville.
Recruitment initiatives undertaken by BGH are done so on behalf of all
communities in Leeds-Grenville County. BGH is committed to the health and
well-being of the many communities it serves.
Spousal Employment- Brockville
is a Fortune 500 Community, boasting a diverse economy and a multitude of
employment opportunities. Employment - The city of Brockville (24,000) and
its surrounding communities offer lucrative practice opportunities and a
lifestyle that is second to none.
POSITIONS / PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
The following
practice opportunities are available:
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Living in the 1000 Islands
Brockville, Ontario - City of the 1000 Islands
www.brockville.com
www.brockvilletourism.com
Situated
on the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River amongst the world-renowned
1000 Islands, Brockville offers a lifestyle and working environment that is
second to none.
Brockville is the ideal place to work and live. We offer a safe and
secure community, a range of year-round activities and proximity to major
cosmopolitan centres.
What
makes Brockville different from the rest?
Lifestyle. A Safe Community.
Excellent schools. First class working conditions. Time off to enjoy the
1000 Islands. Access to major cosmopolitan centres. 1000 Islands Living.
Lifestyle
Diving.
Boating. Live professional theatre. Museums. A 1000 Islands Artist
community. Waterfront parks. St. Lawrence riverfront cycling paths. Island
camping. Hockey. Soccer. Equestrian schools. Rowing. 40 golf courses in the
area. Fishing. World-class curling. Squash. A multi-million dollar YM-YWCA
facility. These name but a few of the activities available to you in our
1000 Islands setting.
Access to
Large Centres
Brockville is less than a day's
drive to major cosmopolitan centres including:
Community
served
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Leeds South
Grenville County, population 96,000
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City of
Brockville, population 24,000
Education &
Schools
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Post Secondary Education
Safe Community
Brockville
was Canada's first officially designated
safe community.
Industrial Sector / Spousal Employment
In addition to a strong
healthcare community, the city supports a diverse industrial base including
Fortune 500 companies like 3M, Procter and Gamble and Shell Canada. Brockville's proximity to 'Silicon Valley North' in Ottawa,
translates into a range of opportunities for spousal employment.
Allow us to put you in touch
with our area HR professionals!
Retail
Environment
A $9 million dollar Downtown
Brockville revitalization project has recently been completed resulting in an
extensive improvement to the streetscapes of Brockville's heritage downtown
core. This revitalization is helping to garner an influx of more specialty
and retail shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. In the city's
north-end is the newly developed power centre featuring big box stores as
well as the 1000 Islands Mall and Brockville Shopping Centre offering
additional shops and services for all tastes.
Real
Estate - Visit the
Home Finder
A property on the St. Lawrence
River can be yours for astoundingly affordable prices and Brockville's real
estate experts are ready and willing to assist new physicians to the area in
finding their dream home. From brand new condominium developments in the
downtown core, to heritage Tudor styled mansions on the river to rural
country estates, to suburban living, the city offers housing to
suit every taste and lifestyle.
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City of Brockville Relocation Guide
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A Word From
Our Physicians
Just ask physicians who are
working in Brockville today, why they have chosen this location to pursue
their careers:
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"....I can live on a farm
and be seven minutes from the hospital. I can raise my children in a
safe, friendly and comfortable community with excellent schools.
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Dr. Adam Steacie
MD MSc CCFP
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"We came to Brockville
expecting to spend a year or two here - that was over 10 years ago!
Brockville offers large city amenities in a small community
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Dr. A. Jaworski
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Medical Services
The Brockville General Hospital
is the sole acute care facility in the Leeds-South Grenville area with
access to several tertiary care facilities in Ottawa and Kingston. The
Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, now under the authority of the Royal Ottawa
Hospital, provides in-patient and out-patient psychiatric care.
The
Brockville General Hospital currently offers the following hospital based services:
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24/7 Emergency services
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24/7 Digital Diagnostic Imaging
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24/7
Laboratory
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5 Operating
Suites
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Assault Response and Care Centre
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Bone Densitometry
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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ICU Step-down and telemetry
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Infant / Child Development Program
including Paediatric Physiotherapy
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Echo Cardiography
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Holter Monitoring
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Ontario Breast Screening
Program
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Pain Clinic
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Palliative Care
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Rehabilitation Services (PT, RT, OT,
Speech)
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Respiratory Therapy
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Stress Testing
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Stroke Prevention Clinic
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Visiting Clinic - Neurology
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Community
based services:
Long-term
care:
Long-term care facilities in
Brockville include:
St. Lawrence
Lodge,
Rosedale,
Sherwood Park Manor,
Maple View Lodge, Hill
Top Nursing Home, Mayfield Nursing Home and the
Wellington House Nursing
Home.
Leeds
- South Grenville Medical Community
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Department |
Current Complement
(FTE) |
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Anesthesia |
5.5 |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
2 |
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Emergency Medicine |
7 |
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ENT |
1 |
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Family Medicine |
55 |
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Internal Medicine |
4.5 |
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OB / GYN |
3 |
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Opthalmology |
2 |
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Orthopaedics |
4 |
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Paediatrics |
1 |
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Pathology |
1 |
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Urology |
2 |
Mental Health
Services are provided by the
Royal Ottawa
Health Care Group
(ROHCG)
New Physician Announcements
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Incentives!
Community Sponsored Incentives --
Basket of Goods and Services from Local Businesses Built to Suit
(*must relocate to community / ROS Commitment Required)
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REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE IN ONTARIO
The Leeds-South Grenville Physician
Recruitment Program is only able to consider candidates eligible /
registered to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario.
Please refer to the
College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) for further information regarding
registration in Ontario.
Contact
Us!
We would love to introduce
you to our fine community. Anytime is a good time for us.
Call or email today to book your Community Assessment Visit.
Carlene MacDonald
Physician Recruiter
Brockville General Hospital
75 Charles Street
Brockville, ON K6V 1S8
613-345-5649 X. 1154
macca@bgh-on.ca
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