Thriving youthful energy… 50% of residents in SH-SS are 0-34 years old!
Southern Health-Santé Sud’s population has surged in the last decade – growing by 21%, adding 38,729 residents!
Compared to other Health Authorities, Southern Health-Santé Sud showcases the highest 10-year growth, even outpacing Winnipeg by 7.2%!
The age group 65-74 in Southern Health-Santé Sud grew by 50% over the past decade!
The age group 0-14 grew by 20% in the last 10 years! That’s 9% more than the Manitoba average for this group.
Representing nearly ¼ (24%) of Manitoba’s total population growth over the last 10 years, Southern Health-Santé Sud is leading the way in rural Health Authorities growth across the province!
Our towns/villages and rural municipalities witnessed astronomical growth rates of 29% each in the last decade!
From 2022-2023, we welcomed 3,744 new residents to our communities!
Our ever growing four cities saw a combined growth of 12% over the last 10 years!
The total population of Southern Health-Santé Sud as of June 1st, 2023 is 226,113 and continues to grow!
Looking ahead, our population is expected to exceed 255,000 by 2030, navigating us toward growing developments and opportunities!
With 50% of our region aged 0 to 34 years, Southern Health-Santé Sud thrives with youthful energy!
It took us 13 years to grow by 50,000 residents, from a population of 176,051 in 2010, to an impressive 226,113 people in 2023.
Submitted by: Quality, Performance & Planning
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Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg is set to welcome Manitoba’s first Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidate through the Philippines Recruitment Initiative. The candidate has received their work permit approval letter, clearing the way for them to obtain their Philippines exit certificate and start planning their journey. They are likely to arrive in the next 30-60 days and we are thrilled to soon be welcoming them to our community.
Importance of Clinical Competence Assessment
The Clinical Competence Assessment (CCA) is a crucial requirement of Manitoba’s nursing colleges to assess nursing knowledge and practice and identify gaps in nursing knowledge and skills that must be addressed through education to be eligible for licensure. This is an essential step to ensuring they can provide safe, quality care in the Manitoba health system. All of the candidates are required to complete a CCA. The recruitment team and the University of Manitoba have been working to support candidates through this process.
For candidates that have been deemed ineligible (based on their CCA) for the nursing re-entry program, we are working with our colleagues across the system to identify potential alternate pathways.
Momentum Building for HCA Micro Credential Course
The number of Health Care Aides (HCAs) participating in the Uncertified Health Care Aide (UHCA) course offered by Red River College Polytech continues to grow. The UHCA course includes five days of theory and two days of hands-on training. Participants hone their skills in caring for older adults, learn proper body mechanics, and learn how to perform tasks safely in the clinical area. This includes handwashing, the use of personal protective equipment, and aspects of care that are adaptable to various healthcare environments. The UHCA course complements additional new employee orientation topics including orientation to Canadian healthcare, communication, dementia, palliative care, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), and facility-specific orientation to safe patient handling.
To date, seven PRI-related Health Care Aides have enrolled in the March cohort. April registration closes on March 21. Registration starts with a few simple steps (link).
Additional Travel Expense Reimbursement Education
The PRI team continues to look for ways to support new arrivals as they navigate their first weeks in Manitoba. Employees have a great deal to learn—including new administrative processes like travel expense reimbursement. A new video is available to provide these employees with additional support (link). While the video is distributed by the SHMB Talent Acquisition Team as part of the onboarding process, please share where you see the opportunity to reinforce this important process. Additional videos are planned to follow.
Virtual Pre-arrival Sessions for Candidates Continue
The PRI team has received great feedback on the virtual Pre-arrival Information Sessions. These webinars started in December and will be delivered monthly. A session was just delivered for the March and early April arrivals, with the next one planned for mid-April. The 60-minute online seminar is targeted at candidates with confirmed travel plans. The session reinforces many topics in the Pre-arrival Guide (link). It provides an opportunity for candidates to pre-submit questions. It also gives the PRI team a chance to emphasize critical messages, like dressing appropriately for Manitoba weather—reminding them of the adage, “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes!”
Candidate Arrival Rates Continue to Grow
The program welcomed 19 candidates in the last six weeks, with nine arrivals in the last two weeks alone! It is exciting to be welcoming new members of our health care teams and we know that they are being welcomed with open arms in their new workplaces and communities!
Based on the latest predictive analysis, we continue to adjust arrival estimates. An estimated 93 candidates are forecasted to arrive in the next six months, with potential for a busy July:
Looking to earlier stages in the candidate journey, we continue to see progress.
Overall, the average immigration journey from retainer signature to arrival is 153 days for HCAs and 166 days IENs. We are looking at areas where we can continue to improve our processes to support candidate arrivals.
Submitted by: Erin Lussier, Shared Health
What Matters to You | Staff Highlights
Your story could be featured in staff news!
Building on the success of the What Matters to You initiative, we are looking to share some of the things that matter most to the staff, physicians and volunteers at Southern Health-Santé Sud. Sharing your story will allow us to shine a light on the incredible work you do and enable us to weave together a series of stories that highlight the various fields of health care. Your voice matters. Your story is inspiring – although you may not see that yet. Every one of us has a story to tell and we are here to help you tell yours.
If you are passionate about what you do and the community you support, please take a moment to complete an online formand submit a photo of you. We promise it won’t take more than 10 minutes of your time!
Submitted by: Communications
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Nothing like a good kitchen party!
On March 8, 2024, the French Language Services team held it’s first ‘Kitchen Party d’Cuisine’ at Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital. The new Francophone cultural awareness event aims to increase cultural knowledge and understanding, strengthen ties with the greater Francophone community and showcase Manitoba’s Francophonie.
“Staff were introduced to some basic elements that reflect the Francophone community in all its diversity – an enriching experience and learning opportunity while enjoying traditional music, dance and sweet treats, but most of all, enjoying ‘la joie de vivre’!,” says Julie Arnaud, Director, French Language Services.
“I loved this event, Kitchen Parties hold a special place in my heart and culture!” mentions Dominique Leclerc, Recruitment and Retention Officer at Southern Health-Santé Sud. It was incredible to see our staff enjoying and taking full advantage of the Kitchen Party. The music, dancers and food allowed our health care staff to take a well-deserved break, celebrate joie de vivre and learn about Franco-Manitoban culture.”
As Nancy Lester, Regional Education Facilitator – Obstetrics was playing with the wooden spoons and making the ‘little bonhomme gigueur‘ dance, she shared that she’s super excited to continue learning the French language, to put into practice the active offer of French health services for members of our Francophone communities. She says, “I love learning the French language and getting the opportunity to practice what I am learning in my work environment and in the community!”
The French Language Services team is planning more Kitchen Parties in the region. The team hopes to organize another cultural event in June in the Notre Dame de Lourdes area. Stay tuned!
Special Thanks to: Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital for hosting, Santé en français for financial support; Boulangerie St-Pierre Bakery (croissants, pets-de-soeur); Réal Curé (sucre à la crème) and Oh macarons! (macaroons)
L’Unité de services en français a organizé son premier ‘Kitchen Party d’cuisine’ à l’Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital le vendredi 8 mars. Ce nouvel événement de sensibilisation à la culture francophone vise à augmenter la connaissance et la compréhension de la culture franco-manitobaine, de renforcer les liens avec la grande communauté francophone et à mettre en valeur le caractère unique de la francophonie au Manitoba.
Julie Arnaud, Directrice des services en français mentionne, “Le personnel a été initié à quelques éléments de base qui reflètent la communauté francophone dans sa diversité – une expérience enrichissante et une occasion d’apprentissage tout en profitant de la musique traditionnelle, de la danse et d’un goûter sucré, mais surtout… la joie de vivre!”
“J’ai adoré cet événement, qui tiens une place spéciale dans mon coeur et ma culture!” mentionne Dominique Leclerc, Agente de recrutement et de rétention àt Southern Health-Santé Sud. “C’était incroyable de voir notre personnel jouir et de pleinement profiter du Party d’cuisine, la musique, les danseurs et la nourriture a donné l’occasion à notre personnel de santé de prendre une pause bien méritée, de célébrer la joie de vivre et d’apprendre au sujet de la culture franco-manitobaine.”
En jouant les cuillères en bois et en faisant danser le p’tit bonhomme gigueur, Nancy Lester, Formatrice régionale – Obstétrique partage qu’elle est super excitée de continuer d’apprendre la langue française, afin de mettre en pratique l’offre active de services de santé en français pour les membres de nos communautés francophone – elle dit “I love learning the French language and getting the opportunity to practice what I am learning in my work environment and in the community!“
L’Unité de services en français planifie faire d’autre Party d’cuisines dans la région. L’unité espère organiser un prochain évènement culturel au cours du mois de juin dans le coin de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Restez à l’écoute!
Remerciements : Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital pour l’acceuil; Santé en français pour leur appui financier; Boulangerie St-Pierre Bakery (croissants, pets-de-soeur); Réal Curé (sucre à la crème) et Oh macarons! (macarons)
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