Student / New Graduates
EmailOur goal at Southern Health-Santé Sud is to provide a supportive, collaborative learning environment for incoming students and new graduates. We offer a wide range of learning opportunities to help ease your transition into the team:
Discover Health Careers Manitoba Program (formerly Home for the Summer)
In partnership with Health Careers Manitoba, the region is pleased to participate and coordinate the Discover Health Careers Manitoba program in our area with support from clinics, facilities and communities. The program offers summer employment to post-secondary medical students providing hands-on experience both in the hospital environment and with patient interactions. This is a great opportunity to learn more about communities in the region, work alongside trained health care providers and enhance knowledge and skills in the area of study. To be eligible for the program, you must originate from the region or have a connection to the region and be currently enrolled in a health care training program that is a future need for the region.
Students are requested to forward the following details:
- Student name, contact information and area of study (health program student is currently enrolled in)
- Program length and anticipated year of graduation
- Where is the training location (Institution, City/Province)?
- Hometown
- Date you are able to begin summer work
- Salary Expectation
For more information, please visit Health Careers Manitoba.
Job Shadowing
Interested in a career in health care?
Are you curious about what it’s like to work in health care within Southern Health-Santé Sud? We have tons of exciting opportunities for you!
Job shadowing is a great way for kids, students, and those seeking a career change to explore various opportunities. Spend time alongside professionals at Southern Health-Santé Sud who are very knowledgeable and passionate about their careers, just like the future you!
Job Shadowing is a great way to gain valuable insights about all career opportunities in health care, AND you’ll also make connections for your future. A job shadow provides first-hand awareness of responsibilities and tasks associated with the mentor’s career – it’s like a backstage pass!
While the purpose of job shadowing is for you to gather career-related information and expand networking contacts, you will also become aware of trends in the field and see workforce technologies in action. We can guarantee, that you will walk away from your experience with unique benefits, knowledge and insight under your belt.
Are you ready to explore? Fill the form below, and one of our team members will be in touch with you!
Mentorship Program
As a new nurse, we offer a Mentorship Program in the hopes that it increases your chances for success and assists you in your integration to the health care industry. This program, offered to each newly-hired graduate nurse, is a voluntary, mutually beneficial and long term relationship. Benefits of this program include:
- increased confidence and sense of security
- increased competence
- decreased stress
- increased job satisfaction
- expanded networks
- leadership development
- insight and support in times of uncertainty
Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund Grant
The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund assists with the recruitment and retention of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Manitoba. Learn more about the following grant options:
- Conditional Grant for Manitoba Graduates
- Personal Care Home Grant
- Relocation Assistance
- Bilingual/French Requirement Nursing Position Grant
- Refresher Course for RN’s
- Nurse Practitioner Education Grant
- Non RHA Nurses Recruitment & Retention Fund
Practicum Opportunities
We welcome students and apprentices in all areas of study to complete their student practicum and placement within the region. We are committed to providing each student and health service provider with an opportunity to gain valuable clinical and work experience in a health care related career and to help them achieve their goals. Contact your Education Institution Student Services Coordinator to arrange for a student practicum placement in one of our sites.
Student Incentive Grant
Are you currently enrolled in an approved post-secondary health care studies program, and in your final year of studies in one of the following healthcare occupations? If yes, you may be eligible for Southern Health-Santé Sud’s Student Incentive Grant of up to $4,000!
- Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioners
- Midwife
- Pharmacist
- Rehabilitation Services: Audiologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist
If you are completing your final year of studies in one of the above programs, you are invited to apply for the Student Incentive Grant. Applications must be submitted prior to your date of convocation. Applications will be reviewed by the Recruitment and Retention Team for determination.
Eligibility criteria include:
- confirmed employment as a direct caregiver in a permanent or term position within Southern Health-Santé Sud, within a 0.4 EFT or higher EFT
- acceptance of and compliance with the conditions of a return of service commitment with Southern Health-Santé Sud for eight (8) months
Resources
- Indigenous Health High School Internship Program
- Indigenous Adult Health Internship Program
- Medical Students/Residents
Are you a Southern Health-Santé Sud Employee? Visit the StaffNET for more info.