Working here

Kingston General Hospital remains committed to providing a healthy and fulfilling work environment. Services that support and foster this environment fall under the division of People Services and Organizational Effectiveness.

The following describes some of the various functions and services provided:

The Healthy Workplace Services department provides programs and services pertaining to the wellness of employees at Kingston General Hospital. It facilitates an environment that is both healthy and safe that includes promoting positive health practices in employees and building a culture of safety for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors.

The Leadership & Learning Services department focuses on providing advice and training to support the growth of leaders and teams by developing and offering relevant skills development. Training and continuing education opportunities help meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment. By supporting the development of staff skills, we will continually improve the quality of care provided.

The Recruitment & Employee Services department provides the full range of employment services including job advertising, selection, employment offers, compensation and benefits as well as recognition initiatives. This includes teamspirit@KGH, an enthusiastic group of employees that strongly believes in recognizing employees who go out of their way to make KGH a great place to work. The group also believes in creating an atmosphere where staff can come together and enjoy a little down time.

Wellness: Our wellness initiatives encourage employees to take measures that lead to healthier lifestyles and prevent illness. Some of the programs include Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention, Health Risk Appraisals and Fitness Discounts.

Safety: At Kingston General Hospital, working safely is an expectation and everyone has a role to play in making the hospital a safe place to work. Safety is integrated into our daily work and any risks to health & safety can be eliminated through a prevention mindset.

Learning: Leadership & Learning Services focuses on providing advice and training to support the growth of leaders and teams. KGH believes in supporting individual employees by developing and offering relevant skills development through training and continuing education opportunities to help meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment.