Recruitment Efforts at WDMH Making an Impact
February 02, 2024
Recruitment efforts at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) are having a big impact as staff vacancies reach a new low. Close to 400 people work at WDMH and there are currently only a handful of openings. For example, 189 Registered and Registered Practical Nurses care for patients at WDMH and there are only two regular part-time vacancies and several other temporary positions available.
“We are very grateful for every staff member, physician, volunteer and student who has chosen to work at our hospital,” notes Cholly Boland, CEO.
Effective recruitment strategies are making a difference, in part thanks to a Recruitment and Retention Committee made up of leadership and frontline staff. Together, they have leveraged government advertising and funding opportunities, including grant and incentive programs.
Ensuring WDMH is a great place to work continues past the hiring phase. Enhanced orientation, training and mentorship programs give new graduates and new staff the skills they need. Improved nurse-to-patient ratios during the night shifts have contributed to an improved work environment and better patient care. And new Manikin simulators prepare our team using realistic, real-time training scenarios.
“We’re still looking to fill a few vacancies throughout the hospital, but also definitely celebrating all the staff who work here,” adds Cholly Boland. “We are very proud of the WDMH team.”