Share in a spirit of camaraderie and pride at Joseph Brant Hospital

Originally published in the Hamilton Spectator Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

Leah Martuscelli, Chief Human Resources Officer at Joseph Brant Hospital, can vividly recall the day she joined the organization.

“I noticed immediately a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie in the halls,” says Martuscelli. “I think because of the size of the organization – we’re just under 2,000 people – you can build really rich personal and professional relationships.”

The mid-sized community-based teaching hospital, located on the picturesque banks of Lake Ontario, is deeply valued by the surrounding community – a sentiment Martuscelli says has become resoundingly clear in the midst of the pandemic.

“In the last year, I’ve seen how our teams have stepped up to support one another and the surrounding community without hesitation,” she says. “I can’t tell you how many times I’m out in Burlington and I’ll have left my badge on and people approach me and say something nice about the hospital and those who work there. There’s a real sense of pride.”

Operating in conjunction with McMaster, JBH is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. It offers an array of inpatient and outpatient health-care services – giving nurses the opportunity to explore new areas of care and expand clinical competencies.

Its collaborative model, in which all members of the health-care team are valued contributors to a patient’s care and experience, means staff at JBH are valued as far more than just a number.

“You are a visible and valued member of our health-care team,” says Martuscelli, pointing to a recent initiative in which one employee and one physician are being recognized for 50 years of service. “We have people who have built their entire careers here – which really speaks for itself.

“The moment you begin your career at Joseph Brant Hospital, you really do have instant friends and a sense of belonging,” she says. “The spirit of this organization is that people enjoy their time together and enjoy going to work – it really is something special.”

It’s better by the lake. Experience it for yourself. Apply online at josephbranthospital.ca/careers.