Questions and Answers about Island Health
39 questions about working at Island Health
What would you suggest Island Health management do to prevent others from leaving?
Compensation for frontline workers is ridiculously low and hasn't changed for 15 years...why? this is unacceptable. Why do mangers, senior managers and executive receive pay increases AND BONUSES yet their support staff are treated like third class citizens....truly embarrassingAsked 10 October 2018
Answered 10 October 2018
What are the working hours at Island Health?
Morning and afternoon shifts with different clients each day providing pri care on a one to one basis, all hands on and very serious health concerns and medical needs are addressed daily.Asked 21 September 2017
Answered 21 September 2017
What is the company culture at Vancouver Island Health Authority?
Not a pleasant enviornment. This is a very negative, bullying environment. Orientation for the position was laughable! - Six different employees all with their own version of how the job is to be done. Cliquey and backstabbing. Management is a joke. Read the report on the toxic environment beforehand.Asked 31 March 2017
Answered 31 March 2017
How is feedback from management delivered at Island Health?
Very poor, after clearly violating a union agreement, and being held accountable, they resorted to lateral aggression and hostility. Even going so far as to try and alter other managers opinions of the staff member.Asked 3 October 2018
Answered 3 October 2018
How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at Island Health? What are the steps along the way?
I have been applying for 3 years. I am more then qualified, have worked in healthcare as an MOA for department heads for over 20 years. I have yet to get a interview. You have to know someone in VIHA to even be noticed. I have since given up, their loss because I'm excellent at my job.Asked 30 May 2017
Answered 30 May 2017
What is the vacation policy like at Island Health? How many vacation days do you get per year?
It depends on whether you are full time of part time. You get a percentage of the hours you work. Casual do not get paid holidayAsked 3 October 2018
Answered 3 October 2018
What is the work environment and culture like at Island Health?
There’s politics in every job do you work be friendly mind your own business and you’ll be successfulAsked 30 April 2018
Answered 30 April 2018
What is the culture of the workplace?
Read the report by The Vector Group on the toxic environment at NRGH. Then run in the opposite direction!Asked 22 March 2017
Answered 22 March 2017
Is Island Health hiring new workers during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Yes, there will be a need for health care workers for reasons cited above.Asked 7 November 2021
Answered 7 November 2021
On average, how many hours do you work a day at Island Health?
Five days a week for 7.5 hours dailyAsked 17 June 2021
Answered 17 June 2021
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