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It's all about the $$
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 13 July 2022
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The most useful review selected by Indeedeven though they say patient care is their main priority, that starts with staff satisfaction. overworked and unsatisfied staff cause safety risks for the patients. Not a great pace to work unless you don't mind having little to no input into any aspect of your work.
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Clinical Extern (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 2 January 2023
Worked at RVH as a clinical extern. It was advertised to nursing and paramedic students as a great job for learning opportunities and developing nursing skills. Majority if not all of the externs had different expectations of what the role really is. Staff also do not seem to understand the roles of externs based on the type of responsibilities they are delegating to externs (taking patient vitals, doing patient ADLs, etc.). Externs get paid very little for what they are expected to do. Externs answer most if not all call bells and assist patients with ADLs (feeding, toileting/brief changes, bathing, transferring, etc.). While some nurses are willing to include externs in nursing skills (which was what the job was intended for), most nurses view externs as the low of the low and expect them to do their patients' care throughout the day. Basically, externs are off-brand PCAs with less pay but expected to perform the same responsibilities (minus the patient assignment; however, cares are often passed off to us). Overall, this position put a bad taste in my mouth for RVH. I originally wanted to work as an RN at this facility once I finished school; however, after working as a clinical extern, I would rather work anywhere else and be treated with respect and paid what I am worth.
Pros
SOME learning opportunities
Cons
Not paid enough for what you are expected to do. Lateral violence from staff.
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What people like
- Feeling of personal appreciation
- Supportive environment
Areas for improvement
- Energizing work tasks
- Overall satisfaction
- Time and location flexibility
Worst place ever.
Painter and Decorator (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 22 December 2022
Worst place to work ever. This job was degrading, demoralizing and a huge waste of time. The pay was unfair and there is no union protection. I could go on forever about how horrible this place is to work. Stay away from this hospital for employment.
Pros
None.
Cons
Everyday working at this hospital.
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Horrible Managment
Patient Service Clerk (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 1 July 2022
No support, horrible managers. Thankless. Their idea of thanks is a hat with RVH on it. Managers no nothing about staff's desks and daily work flow. Disgusting how managers walk around like they're so much better than staff
Pros
None
Cons
No support.
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Most fulfilling organization I've ever worked for
Human Resources Assistant (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 30 June 2022
This is the best location that I have been fortunate enough to work for. TEAM RVH employees are a big family, everyone looks out for each other. Management has a progressive and ever evolving mindset open to hearing feedback and embracing change. I.E - compressed schedule for the summer (4 days instead of 5) Love the dedication put into the Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging committee they have. Good pay, proud to work here and I suggest to everyone. :)
Pros
Flexible Schedule, Work from home, Competitive Pay
Cons
Wellness centre has been closed for over a year due to COVID
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Toxic corporate management. Overworked and exhausted, but great front line colleagues.
Speech-Language Pathologist (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 5 June 2022
Worst of the 3 hospitals I've worked for as an Allied Health Professional in my 20 years. Constant expectation to work unpaid overtime, and management acts like you are the problem if you get burnt out. Moved to RVH for the increased salary, but it wasn't worth it. Was there for 4 years, and then applied for my old position at my previous employer. 20 years in the field, and RVH is by far my worst experience. Colleagues were wonderful talented people, but completely exhausted and burnt out as well. Some colleagues in other fields seemed happy, but I recommend looking elsewhere if you are a front line Allied Health Professional (OT, PT, SLP, etc.).
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Reasonable place to work.
Nurse Practitioner (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 26 April 2022
Its a reasonable place to work, however things over the last 2 years have been stressful. Not enough people to back fill sick leaves. Management doesn't always think through their decisions, how it will impact patients or the people doing the work. I would say the people you work with are wonderful, and are the best part of the job.
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Good place to work with good Teammates
Health Aide (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 11 March 2022
Lots of nice people ready to help you find your grips. Safety measures is firmly in place and client/Patient Service is top notch. A fairly big hospital with over 3000 staff members both full time and part time.
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Not a fun place to work.
Employee (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 21 February 2022
No stability, pressure is unreal, it is not a fair organization. Would I recommend anyone to work at RVH? Absolutely NOT. Move patients around as fast as they can. Covid doesn’t seem to really matter. Workers working while positive with Covid. Very unsafe environment. It’s who you know not what you know.
Pros
If your liked your safe.
Cons
Management in most departments are young and inexperienced.
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Ambitious and energetic workplace with opportunities to grow within
Cardiac Rehab Patient Service Clerk (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 19 January 2022
The Cardiac Rehab department is the best department within RVH to work for, as they are supportive, encouraging and have an awesome team environment. Great dept for growth and space to apply your ideas.
Pros
Support, encouragement, happy and fun team
Cons
Company has mandatory vaccine policy
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Good opportunities for career advancement
Registered Practical Nurse (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 6 January 2022
Managers have been great. I’ve had the opportunity to change clinical specialties with good support from management. Great nursing teammates. No regrets choosing this hospital as my workplace.
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Bad management. Always understaffed. Always had great co workers but senior employees treated new staff badly
Registered Practical Nurse (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 16 December 2021
Understaffed. Bad managers on most floors. Hospital cares more about how they look on paper than how they function in reality. Staff not appreciated, favouritism by managers to their favorite staff always given before skill set and proper employee given opportunities they deserve
Pros
Good orientation, always available shifts
Cons
Bad management, treated as a number, no personal attentiveness to staff, hospital cares more about how they look on paper
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Not a professionaly lead hospital. To "top" heavy.
Infusion nurse Medicine Treatment Clinic (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 15 December 2021
Close team members were an amazing family net. Management did not care about any and all concerns, even say. Very much who you know and how you will suck up to move ahead. No work/life balance. To many senior leaders, not enough actual people working.
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Enjoyed the environment and coworkers
PSA (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 3 November 2021
Most of my day was providing directions in the hospital for patients and visitors. Transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other departments. It could be tough to get ahold of the department manager, but was not often required. Most staff were very nice and welcoming. Some definitely have a "holier than thou" complex. It was tough at times when you worked alongside young kids. I really enjoyed getting to chat with a variety of people every day.
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Nurse (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 2 November 2021
Working as a nurse for over ten years there, the culture is very difficult. Management will not support you. It is a very toxic work environment that is difficult to leave. The bullying is constant despite the “no harassment” policy. The workers are underpaid and overworked. Horizontal violence is in abundance. Your voice is silenced. You are not allowed to speak about what happens behind closed doors or you risk getting fired. Burn out is real.
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Productive friendly place to work
Environmental Service Worker (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 16 April 2021
Great place to work very friendly and easy going environment. Very helpful while learning and asking questions. Very flexible with your schedule and easy to pick up shifts.
Pros
Excellent management
Cons
Not very much training
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Wouldn't recommend
RPN (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 18 December 2020
Part-time staff: Disorganized scheduling - will be fighting for shifts most of the time if you want full-time hours If you are a float, be prepared to be moved to a different floor with short notice after getting report. Managers - Do not care about their staff. Do NOT want you to excel in your career. Poor management skills. If wanting to move to another floor/position -HR/management will block you from doing so. Because of short staffing.Difficult to fight with union. Lots of bullying/clicks - Certain floors are worse than others. If you are new, it can be difficult to make friends . Staff are unhappy and do not want to be there Patient assignments are high and NOT worth your license, management does not care. Period. I was hired for a temporary position - overjoyed when I got the temporary position - thinking I would try to apply for a permanent position. I was GLAD when I left RVH. They have a lot to do to fix their organization.
Pros
Wage
Cons
Nurse/patient ratio, bullying, managers
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Great place to work
Registered Practical Nurse Acute Care Psychiatric Unit (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 26 August 2020
I love working at RVH it’s an amazing place and such great colleagues to work with. I feel very respected and see how the values of the organization really impact the care we provide.
Pros
Everthing
Cons
Wage could be better
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What its like to work at rvh
Housekeeper/Cleaner (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 9 August 2020
Iv learned how to communicate better with sick people. And be in a environment like this. I've created good relationships with my employees. I've got trained I'm every area.
Pros
Good salary
Cons
Long hours
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Very good place for students to learn
unpaid co-op Cancer and Palliative Center (Former Employee) - Barrie, ON - 2 March 2020
I was a co-op student at RVH as well as an ER volunteer. Overall I can say that the establishment was very organized, and the staff members treated the volunteers and students with respect. I would recommend to a student interested in healthcare.
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Not what it appears to be
Aide (Current Employee) - Barrie, ON - 22 January 2020
Was so happy to start working there, but then....you're told to CARE. MY CARE values are so different then what they want to you to care about. Because they dont actually want you to care.
They thrive on intimidation.you can't stand up for yourself.
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