Student Employment and More
- Student Education Funding
- Student Summer Employment
- Internships
- Undergraduate Nursing Employee
- Job Shadowing
- Student Financial Assistance Programs
- Student Practicums
Student Education Funding
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority offers educational funding to assist in the recruitment and retention of health-care professionals in the region.
The RHA will provide a pre-determined monetary amount per academic year to full-time and/or part-time students who are pursuing a career in a health-care profession that is of mutual value to the applicant and the organization. This includes RNs, LPNs, HCAs, health information management staff, pharmacists, OTs, PTs and social workers. Students may apply for the bursary a maximum of two (2) times.
Applicants must be currently completing an accredited education program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in a health care profession.
Provision of funding is conditional upon a return of service agreement, based on full time hours for that classification for each year assistance is provided.
Applicants shall be considered based on the following:
- An employee of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority who holds an FTE
- Self-identifying Indigenous students
- Residents of Interlake-Eastern region
In support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report (TRC), and in order to meet the Interlake-Eastern RHA objective of a population-based Regional Representative Workplace, comprised of an appropriate Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) workforce of 27%, the following shall apply:
Except where provided otherwise in a Collective Agreement, where candidate qualifications and experience are determined to be equal by the employer, first consideration shall be given to Indigenous (First Nations, or Inuit) applicants.
- Student Education Funding Brochure
- Student Education Funding Application Form (Applications are accepted through April 1 – June 30 every year)
Canada Student Loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses
The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loan forgiveness to eligible family doctors, residents in family medicine, nurse practitioners, and nurses who work in under-served rural or remote communities that lack the primary health care they need.
Visit: Apply for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors and Nurses – Overview – Canada.ca
Student Summer Employment
Discover Health Careers Manitoba (formerly Home for the Summer)
* Positions posted: Closed
* Closing date: TBD
* Job posting number: IERHA 303/24
ATTENTION: NURSING, PHARMACY & ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS
Are you looking for full-time summer employment?
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, in conjunction with Manitoba Healthcare Providers Network is offering students hands-on experience in hospital environments and direct patient interactions applicable to their training. Examples of placements include, but are not limited to:
| Pharmacy Students – Pharmacy Technician | |
| Nursing Students– Acute Care, Long Term Care, Public Health, Home Care, | |
| Medical Students – Direct Care Program Worker | |
| Allied Health Students – Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language, | |
| Respiratory Therapist, Social Work | |
| Medical Students – Direct Care Program Worker | |
| Medical Rehabilitation Students – Rehabilitation Assistant/Summer Student |
Qualifications:
- Enrolled full time in a University/College in Nursing, Pharmacy or Allied Health field of study
- Resident or has a connection to the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority region
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to type accurately at 50 wpm as well as current computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Experience in conducting surveys and research projects an asset
- Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
- Given the cultural diversity of the region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check
How it works
Work placements will begin in April/May, and will be completed by the end of August, based on a letter of offer. The duration of the position will be within the range of 5 – 16 weeks, and will reflect your level of education ($15 – 25/hour). Space is limited, and not all that apply may be accepted into the program.
Interested students may apply by completing and submitting the following forms.
- DHCM | Nursing & Allied Health Application Form (Forms are not available for Summer 2025 yet)
- DHCM | Medical Student Application Form (Forms are not available for Summer 2025 placements yet)
- Diagnostic Services Student Application Form- (Forms are not available for Summer 2025 placements yet)
*Please indicate preference of program(s) when applying. Every effort will be made to accommodate program requests, but cannot be guaranteed.
Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for more information.
Apply your education and knowledge, and work alongside health care teams in a medical, surgical or mental health setting.
Undergraduate Nurse Employees (UNE) work under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) and are an important new addition to Manitoba’s diverse, collaborative and supportive healthcare teams.
As a UNE you will care for patients, gain valuable experience, and log working hours that will give you an advantage when applying for jobs after you graduate.
Get an early start on your career in caring!
Interlake-Eastern RHA offers job shadowing opportunities for students interested in a career in health care. We have job shadowing opportunities across the region to allow an individual to observe an employee performing the duties of their job.
Interested? Contact:
Human Resources Officer, Lori Buors:
[email protected] 204-280-1279Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CFSA Program)
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program) provides Canada Student Grants and Loans to help students pay for their post-secondary education.
The program works in partnership with provinces to deliver student aid.
Funding is available to full time & part time students that:
- Are from low and middle income families
- Have dependents
- Have disabilities
Apprentices can also get help through Canada apprentice loans and apprenticeship grants.
Benefits of Canada Student Loans:
- You will be assessed for loans, grants, and bursaries all at once
- Interest free
- Do not need a co-signer
- Have time after completing studies before you have to start re-paying
Manitoba Student Aid
Manitoba Student Aid provides loans, grants and bursaries to Manitobans who need help paying for school.
Student loans are calculated based on your financial need and are meant to supplement, not replace, your own resources. Applying for a student loan does not mean you will get one. You can apply and not receive the maximum amount.
ONE APPLICATION – TWO LOANS:
When you apply to Manitoba Student Aid, you become eligible for loans and grants, not only from Manitoba Student Aid, but also from the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program.
More information about the Manitoba Student Aid.
Student Awards
Find scholarships and student awards in Canada. 💰📚🎓 – Student Awards
Searchable database to help find scholarship opportunities by province, school, award value, difficulty, level of study and more.
Practicum placements
Interlake-Eastern RHA accepts education practicum placements in long term care, home care, public health and acute care throughout the year in personal care homes, community health offices and hospitals across the region. Talk to your school’s placement coordinator about opportunities in our region to do your practicum.
Contact: Susan Peitsch
[email protected]
