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Homes for the Aged Recruitment

Tuberculosis Skin Testing

In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Facility requirements, prior to commencing work, all applicants for positions within Homes for the Aged will be required to provide documentary evidence of having undergone:

  1. A "two-step" Mantoux TB skin test at some previous point in time, and a regular "one-step" TB skin test within the past 12 months.
                                            OR

      2.  A "two-step" Mantoux TB skin test in the past 12 months.

Getting Tested

You may be able to obtain TB skin testing through your family physician.

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)

TB skin tests can also be done by the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) at #200-214 Red River Road, for a cost of $15.00 for a 1-Step and $30.00 for a 2-Step. Testing is done by appointment only (344-0012) on Wednesdays, with a follow-up appointment on Friday to read the results of the test. The process is repeated the following week for a "two-step test."

Ridgeway Walk-in-Clinic

TB skin testing is done at the Ridgeway Walk-in-Clinic, located at 1001 Ridgeway Street E, across from the former McKellar Hospital. Testing is done on Monday and Tuesdays for a cost of $30.00 for 1-Step testing and $60.00 for 2-Step testing. Following administration of the first TB skin test, you will be instructed to return to the clinic within 48-72 hours to have the skin test read. This process will be repeated the following week for a "two-step test". For more information contact 622-0601.

Regional Walk-in-Clinic

If neither of these are an option for you, TB skin testing is also available at the Regional Walk-in Clinic (opposite the Cancer Centre on the grounds of the Regional Hospital), 1038-984 Oliver Road. Testing is available on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, however, physician availability should be confirmed by telephone (768-1333) prior to attending the clinic. The cost is $40.00 for 1-Step testing and $80.00 for 2-Step testing. Following administration of the first TB skin test, you will be instructed to return to the clinic within 48-72 hours to have the skin test read. This process will be repeated the following week for a "two-step test".

Results

A negative skin test indicates that you are free from TB.  A positive skin test means that at some point you have been exposed to the bacterium that causes TB. It does not necessarily mean that you have active TB; however, further medical investigation will be necessary prior to commencing work.

Submitting Certificates

Upon completion of testing, you will be required to submit a certificate signed by a registered health professional (doctor, registered nurse, registered practical nurse) indicating the date of the test and the result, to the Human Resources Division. Blank certificates are available from the Human Resources Division. Certificates should be submitted to the Human Resources Division, 141 S. May St. Thunder Bay.  Office hours are from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Costs

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay is not responsible for any costs associated with either obtaining TB skin-testing or for any costs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of TB identified through skin testing.

View the Employment Opportunities page for any postions that may be available with the Homes For the Aged Division.