The healthcare sector covers a spectrum of jobs which tend to fall under three rather broad categories. The first is primary care, where clinical professionals work directly with patients. Jobs include doctors, nurses, dentists and paramedics. These jobs all require a high level of training. Also in this category are physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ambulance workers and radiographers, who require previous training.
The second category includes workers who will not necessarily have any direct contact with patients. Laboratory workers and assistants, mortuary workers and medical researchers are examples of the jobs that are on offer in this field. Once again, previous experience is often essential.
The third healthcare category includes ancillary, non-clinical workers. Jobs include administrative positions such as ward clerks in hospitals, receptionists and the people who look after the day-to-day running of medical facilities such as cleaners, engineers and gardeners. Although there is likely to be some contact with patients, it is not on a professional care level. A registered nurse can expect a salary of around C
$60,000 per year.