Two more students who successfully completed an internship at Selkirk Regional Health Centre are now considering careers in health care.
Parker Balson and Juliet Cyrenne, both Grade 12 students at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School, had the chance to participate in the internship program.
Juliet described her experience as extremely positive and rewarding.
“From the beginning, everyone was very kind, welcoming and supportive, which made me feel comfortable and encouraged to learn,” she said.
“I have always been interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, and this volunteer experience has confirmed that this is the path I want to follow. Being able to observe health-care professionals and see the work they do every day gave me a greater appreciation for patient care and the hospital environment.”
In particular, Juliet was fascinated to have the chance to watch a knee replacement surgery.
“Seeing the teamwork, skill and care involved in the procedure reinforced my interest in health care and medicine,” she said.
“Overall, I am very grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at the hospital. It has been a valuable learning experience, and I appreciate everyone who helped make my time there enjoyable and meaningful.”
Similarly, Parker also expressed gratitude for her experience at the hospital.
“I truly appreciate the experience and knowledge I gained while being part of the team,” she said. “Working in a hospital environment helped me improve my communication, teamwork and responsibility skills while learning more about patient care and professionalism.”
Parker said she learned the importance of compassion, patience and working together with others.
“I enjoyed being part of such a dedicated and caring environment,” she said. “I appreciate everything I learned during this experience and I will carry these skills with me in the future.”
At the same time, Lori Buors, Indigenous human resources officer, expressed gratitude to the staff members who helped create such an impactful internship experience.
“I would like to thank the team at the Selkirk hospital for allowing the students to job shadow and welcoming with open arms,” she said.
“All staff involved with the internship students should be proud. Hopefully these students will be part of your team.”
Looking ahead, Parker plans to take pre-requisites before applying to the nursing program at Red River College Polytechnic. Juliet is also planning to pursue a career in a health-related field, and she’s starting her post-secondary studies by attending University 1 in the fall.
