Shared on behalf of Jeannine Verdenik, Vice President, People & Culture

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As part of our ongoing effort to maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, Human Resources is requesting that you review and, if applicable, update your contact information including: address, phone number(s), and emergency contact information.

With the upcoming release of UKG Dimensions scheduling software, your primary phone number in your Human Resources employee record will be used by your manager or the Staffing Office to contact you for future available shifts.

To review your current information, please access your employee profile through the Virtuo ESS self-serve platform: https://ess.tbrhsc.net/Login.aspx.If you have any changes to your contact information, update your information with Human Resources by visiting Human Resources or by completing the attached form and submitting via e-mail to TBRHSC.HumanResources@tbh.net or via interoffice mail. If your contact information on Virtuo ESS is up-to-date, then no action is required.

Should you require any assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Human Resources.

January 12 is National Pharmacist Day! Pharmacists work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the correct medications safely. We acknowledge the critical role of pharmacists in the delivery of exceptional care for every patient, every time. Take time today to say ‘thank you’ to a pharmacist!

It is the last day to vote for the 2023 iCare Impact Awards. Have your voice heard by voting for the winner of the 2023 iCare Impact Awards here!

Please be advised that bus services will not operate on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Regular service is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Due to the upcoming statutory holiday, the weekly Smudge Ceremony will not take place on Monday, January 1.

Are you looking to upgrade your next Webex meeting experience? Consider using a Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre branded background.

To download a branded background, visit the Branding, Templates, and Logos section of the Communications and Engagement intranet page. Right click on the image (either the white or reverse blue option) and save to your files.

For information on how to change the background in Webex, see below.

Congratulations to the latest round of prize draw winners for the Employee and Professional Staff Engagement Survey! They have each won a $20 gift card, compliments of Edo Japan.

A final participation prize for six months of free parking will be drawn and announced in the first week of January. If you have not completed your survey, there is still a few days to do so. The survey will close at end of day on December 24, 2023.

Today is the last day of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic. COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna XBB.1.5) available through Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments can be booked by calling the OHS department at 807-684-6212. There are many spaces available. Drop in will also be accepted.

To be eligible for the vaccine, you must be a health care worker 18 yrs of age and a minimum of 6 months (168 days) since your last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection (whichever is later).

A confirmed COVID-19 infection is one that has been confirmed by molecular (i.e. PCR) or a rapid antigen test, or where you experienced symptoms after contact with a household member who had a positive test.

Staff must bring a piece of government issued Identification in order to obtain the vaccine. Your health card or driver’s license is acceptable.

Staff are invited to visit with Knowledge Keeper, Illa Kruschel, as she shares the important cultural connection between Indigenous Peoples and the Winter Solstice.

To register, please email Annette Klement at tbrhsc.culturalsafetyeducator@tbh.net.