Over the last two decades, there has been a global shortage of nurses both in practice and academia — an issue that can be observed both Canada-wide and across the province of Alberta. In 2022, post-pandemic concerns grew surrounding the retainment of Alberta’s health care workers and mitigating the shortage of frontline workers such as nurses by expanding the province’s...
Hello Hines Health Services subscribers! Thanks for signing up for our newsletter. We’re pleased to bring you these updates on Hines Health Services and occupational health trends in the community. NEW YEAR, NEW DRINKING HABITS The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) recently made updates to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines based on the latest research and evidence. These new recommendations...
Over the last two decades, there has been a global shortage of nurses both in practice and academia. The World Health Organization (WHO) is estimating a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030. In recent times, this has been attributed to COVID-19, which has exacerbated the problem, however causational factors long predate the pandemic, and this outlook overlooks...
Hello Hines Health Services subscribers! Thanks for signing up for our newsletter. We’re pleased to bring you these updates on Hines Health Services and occupational health trends in the community. NEW IN HINES HEALTH SERVICES New Signage Exciting news: The Hines Health Services office has had a transformation! We’ve recently received our new signage, and as you can see, it looks great! We’re delighted to...
Due to the restrictions and social distancing rules enforced by government bodies during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have had no choice but to function online, meaning employees have had to literally take their work home. This “new normal” of working from home, an option which has continued for many individuals post-pandemic, has blurred the boundaries between at work and not...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “burnout” has been a buzzword that has increased in popularity given the myriad of unprecedented changes we have faced. Despite its recent rise in prevalence, ever since the original recognition and study of burnout, those in the healthcare industry have been at the forefront of concern and are deemed especially at risk. In fact,...
Hello Hines Health Services subscribers! Thanks for signing up for our newsletter. We’re pleased to bring you these updates on Hines Health Services and occupational health trends in the community. Trends in Health From Pandemic to Endemic According to the Government of Alberta, COVID-19 is transitioning from pandemic to endemic. “While there is still work to do to ensure all barriers to vaccine access...
Hines Health Services was proud to sponsor the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award for over 100 employees. Congratulations to the Recipients Acden and Birch Mountain Enterprises. Also great to see our very own Health & Wellness Team Leads, Megan Jacobs and Hannah Wood out presenting at the Business Gala. #chamber #localbusiness #ymm
Job Profile: Licensed Practical Nurse HHS is recruiting several Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) meant to fulfill short term contracts to meet the needs of Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic. HHS is seeking qualified LPNs who have experience and qualifications in one (or both) of two Medical Staffing streams: LPN Stream 1: General Medical Care, Surgicial Care, Continuing Care, Congregate Care LPN Stream...
Job Profile: Health Care Aide HHS is recruiting several Health Care Aides (HCAs) meant to fulfill short term contracts to meet the needs of Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a valued member of the healthcare team, the HCA will Hprovide essential and important daily living support and comfort to patients, clients and residents. The ideal candidate will play an important role in...
