Guelph General Hospital
Guelph General Hospital Employee Reviews
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Lovely Place to Work
Business Intelligence Developer (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 5 April 2018
My typical work day was consistent. I learned many new things, and I was able to participate in educational opportunities for continuous growth. The organizational culture is great, the management is kind and the staff is wonderful to work with.
I would love to work at this hospital.
Day Surgery Volunteer (Current Employee) – Guelph – 12 March 2018
Its a nice place to work. I feel very respectable while volunteering and gaining experience with the hospital environment. The staff is very knowledgeable and always willing to guide me .
Pros
free coffee
Cons
sometimes stressful to see the patient sufferings
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Cafeteria Worker and Cashier (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 26 October 2017
Well maintained. Great place to work. Friendly employees. Always switching and learning. Never had no issues. its a challenge of learning, Challenging your ability as a person so push to see what you can succeed.
I completed an RPN student placement at the Guelph General Hospital.
Student Nursing Placement (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 19 September 2017
I found GGH to be an engaging environment to complete a student nurse placement. I learned the basics of how to engage with a client as a student nurse. I would work there again if given an opportunity.
My work experience at GGH was enjoyable.
Registered Practical Nurse (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 7 September 2017
My years of work at Guelph General Hospital are unforgettable.The work atmosphere was nice even though some days could be stressful.My coworkers made going to work more pleasurable. I have made some life long friends as well.
Pros
Approachable management staff.
Cons
working short staffed
Was here as a student
Registered Practical Nurse Student (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 11 August 2017
Was at this hospital as a student many years ago. It was a good experience with nice nurses and i learned a lot as a result of this. It appeared to be a good place to work.
good place to work
unit attendant (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 25 July 2017
pension is good - most days are good but overall surgery floor can get very busy at times - very respecrful environment to work in - decent break times
Pros
good nurses to work with
Cons
on your feet for 8 hours a day
busy emergency department
Emergency Nurse (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 12 July 2017
Wonderful staff to work with including both nurses and physicians. We all supported one another during stressful situations that you are often faced with in ER
Pros
supportive environment
Cons
long hours
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Materials Management Dispatch Attendant (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 18 May 2017
I have worked at the hospital for 10 years now; 5 years with Food Services and 5 more years with Materials Management. I enjoy the team I work with, very hard working and reliable. Since I am part-time, there are many additional shifts available to pick up during the week and weekends.
Pros
Great team
Great place to work and learn
Registered Practical Nurse (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 1 May 2017
I worked in various areas of the hospital namely the surgical unit and last 7 years in the ER department., This last position was both physically fast paced but very rewarding. The staff that work in this unit are amazing, always putting the needs of the patient ahead of everything else. The medical staff are readily accessible and always professional. There is a good bend of NP, RN's, RPN's, ward clerks, unit attendants and housekeeping staff.
There are always opportunities for staff education which is highly encouraged.
There are always opportunities for staff education which is highly encouraged.
Pros
Great place for learning new skills
Cons
Commute to work
Excellent Volunteer Experience
Volunteer (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 10 April 2017
Being a volunteer at Guelph General Hospital is the most rewarding experience. The volunteering coordinators are the nicest people and you will feel that you are really giving back to the community.
As Temp Position only
Pharmacy Clerk/Admin (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 15 February 2017
I have loved every minute working here. the staff and everyone are so nice. Everyone treats you like a human being, not a number. This was only a temp position but I am hoping to come back in a more permanent manner at some point.
Pros
Pay
Cons
Drive
Productive and well established work place
Dental Assistant Level II (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 5 February 2017
Fast paced working environment, great opportunities and well established organization. Supportive, friendly, efficient organization, executive team shows great leadership and this is an organization who truly cares about helping people.
Fast pace enviroment
Emergency clerk (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 3 May 2016
Every day was a busy day in the emerge.
I would register patients as they came in wanting to be seen by a Doctor or specialist. I started WSIB claims and also insurance claims.
I would register patients as they came in wanting to be seen by a Doctor or specialist. I started WSIB claims and also insurance claims.
Pros
Shifts went fast
Cons
Cold during night shift
excellent work environment
RPN (Current Employee) – Guelph, Ontario – 1 March 2015
There is a great vibe with the different staff members and everyone works well within the interdisciplinary team. All members play a key role in helping the client reach their optimal heath status.
It is great to have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients and their families.
It is great to have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients and their families.
Great ancillary team
Nurse Practitioner (family health stream) (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 19 March 2014
Wonderful learning environment with opportunities to advance my skills with an extremely supportive team, specifically physicians.
Pros
Endless learning opportunities
Cons
Lengthy 12 hour shifts with minimal downtime
worst place to work ever
maintenance (Former Employee) – hospital – 24 February 2014
Bad management
poison environment amongst staff
lousy pay
worst HR dept on the planet
these are the good attributes
poison environment amongst staff
lousy pay
worst HR dept on the planet
these are the good attributes
Pros
it looks lovely in the rearview mirror
Cons
pulling into the place
By far, my favourite and most rewarding job/career I've had
ER Registration Clerk (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 4 November 2013
Very busy but incredibly rewarding.
I work with an incredible amount of lovely people.
I work with an incredible amount of lovely people.
Pros
good pay, rewarding
Cons
Office politics within my own area certainly exist, flip flopping days and nights quite expensive benefit plan but not mandatory to have
RN Family Birthing Unit
Registered Nurse, Maternal Newborn Combined Care (Former Employee) – Guelph, ON – 18 July 2013
Report in as team in team report room. Review patient assignment on board. Team leader chooses our assignment.
Some days patient load is 4 mothers and 4 newborns. Nursing care to mother, self care, teach baby care, teach breast feeding, teach baby bath classes.
In a combined care unit post partum and labor and delivery are on the same unit. There fore if my mothers were doing okay, I would go and help with the patient and nurse in a delivery. Emotional support to mother and father. When a baby is born I usually did the initial assessment of the newborn and helped put baby to breast. If the baby was doing poorly at that initial assessment then I transferred that baby to special care nursery and gave report.
Helping clean mother after birth, administering pain meds.
Our operating room was on the same floor so when a mother who is in labor has an issue or baby is doing poorly in utero, I was part of the team that prepared the OR for a Ceasarean Section and I scrubbed and circulated in the OR. Also dealt with father's emotions at that time. Responsibility to call the Dr. and assistant and
anethnetist together for the C-Section.
Taught pre and post natal classes in the Guelph community
Taught nursing students in their college and university obstetrical rotation.
Recorded charted in computer. Discussed issues with Dr.
Multidisciplinary team is unique on this unit.
Administration of medication for mothers and baby. Use of epidurals and pumps with oxytocin and IV administration.
Some days patient load is 4 mothers and 4 newborns. Nursing care to mother, self care, teach baby care, teach breast feeding, teach baby bath classes.
In a combined care unit post partum and labor and delivery are on the same unit. There fore if my mothers were doing okay, I would go and help with the patient and nurse in a delivery. Emotional support to mother and father. When a baby is born I usually did the initial assessment of the newborn and helped put baby to breast. If the baby was doing poorly at that initial assessment then I transferred that baby to special care nursery and gave report.
Helping clean mother after birth, administering pain meds.
Our operating room was on the same floor so when a mother who is in labor has an issue or baby is doing poorly in utero, I was part of the team that prepared the OR for a Ceasarean Section and I scrubbed and circulated in the OR. Also dealt with father's emotions at that time. Responsibility to call the Dr. and assistant and
anethnetist together for the C-Section.
Taught pre and post natal classes in the Guelph community
Taught nursing students in their college and university obstetrical rotation.
Recorded charted in computer. Discussed issues with Dr.
Multidisciplinary team is unique on this unit.
Administration of medication for mothers and baby. Use of epidurals and pumps with oxytocin and IV administration.
Pros
Lots of nursing support, strong team work, close with Dr's.
Cons
Crisis oriented often with deliveries, ceasarian sections and triage.