Frequently Asked Questions I am thinking about volunteering. What should I consider? First, assess if you have time available each week to commit to volunteering. Then, think about your interests, skills and / or career plans – this will help us determine where you might volunteer. When do you need volunteers? We typically seek […]

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[…] Chan, Nurse Practitioner   Komal Brar, Volunteer services, Book cart Komal Brar spends between 5 and 10 hours each week volunteering at Health Sciences Centre delivering reading materials to patients. At the start of each shift, she takes care to organize the book cart by title, genre and most popular materials before heading out […]

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[…] spends her time visiting with some of Manitoba’s smallest patients, allowing parents and staff the ability to take a much-needed break. “I feel like I have the best volunteer position because a lot of it consists of cradling cute babies or playing games with a child. What I enjoy the most is getting a […]

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[…] in some nurses, you’ve got a patient treatment area. Somewhat unconventional, but it can be done.” And indeed it has been done many times, as the city’s test-positivity rate remains around 13 – 14 per cent, and well over 100 new cases are added in Winnipeg alone each day. “We can find empty space […]

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[…] aux familles pendant leur séjour au Service d’urgence de l’Hôpital pour enfants, y compris les besoins en salle d’attente Communications Contacts culturellement importants avec l’enfant gravement malade Questions de confidentialité Examen des sondages auprès des patients Réaménagement du Service d’urgence de l’Hôpital pour enfants et modifications de l’environnement culturellement pertinentes. Nouvelles procédures, outils de […]

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[…] activities and for information on when to seek medical care if complications arise. We will provide you with verbal and written instructions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, we are here to help. Health Links – Info Santé If you are unsure what to do once you are home, Health Links – Info Santé […]

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[…] religious or agnostic. As part of the care team, Spiritual Health Practitioners accompany patients, families and staff who are: Struggling to cope with illness, loss, trauma and questions of meaning and hope. Experiencing grief/bereavement, dramatic change, issues of identity Lacking community or family support Requesting specific services (ceremonies, sacraments, rituals) or support (e.g. priest, […]

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[…] a neutral position in the hospital. Their role is to ensure that concerns are heard and that patient concerns receive attention and follow up. If you have questions or concerns about your care, please talk to the nurse, doctor, or any member of your care team. If a problem arises that can’t be resolved […]

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[…] around me. Having those learning opportunities available have made such a difference in becoming the nurse I am today. There is always someone willing to answer your questions and to learn from.” Stacey Brown, RN, Clinical Resource Nurse Adult O.R. / Surgical Processes The operating room is a very fast paced environment with lots […]

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[…] WCF 13396-16 (Jan. 11, 2016) PUBLIC DISCLOSURE – WCF 13396-16 (Mar. 11, 2016) Standard Operating Procedure Standard Operating Procedure A020: WCF Public Information and Disclosure Program Contact Us If you have questions about the Winnipeg Cyclotron Facility, please contact us at [email protected] or 204-787-3661 or toll-free 1-877-499-8774. Sources: WRHA News, BC Cancer Agency (www.bccancer.bc.ca/our-services/services/pet-functional-imaging/pet-cyclotron-and-radiopharmacy-facility); used with permission.

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