VIRTUAL STUDENT CENTRE

Welcome to Bruyère Health's Virtual Student Centre!

Students play a vital role in the future of healthcare, and at Bruyère, we are proud to support your learning and development. As an academic health science centre, we are deeply committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Whether you're here for a clinical placement, research opportunity, or hands-on learning experience, we’re excited to be part of your journey.
Don’t forget to bookmark this site to ensure you're set up for success! You can return to it anytime throughout your experience. Each section includes helpful information, reminders, and resources to support you.
Thank you for choosing Bruyère as a place to learn, grow, and make a difference!

Bruyère Health – Who we are.

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Know your site

Bruyère Health operates multiple sites across Ottawa — it’s very important that you know which site you’ll be placed at before your first day.

Our main sites for non-medical learner placements are:

Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital — 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa
Saint-Vincent Hospital — 60 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa
Élisabeth Bruyère Long-Term Care — 75 Bruyère Street, Ottawa
Saint-Louis Long-Term Care — 879 Hiawatha Park Road, Orléans

✔️ Tip: Confirm your exact site, unit, and placement contact with your school or departmental coordinator before you arrive.

Getting to Bruyère Health: Parking& Transit

Parking

Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital (Market Site) & Saint-Vincent Hospital (Centretown Site):

On-site parking is very limited and reserved for patients and staff. Students are strongly encouraged to use OC Transpo bus and LRT or park in public lots nearby.

Market Site, nearby City of Ottawa lots include:

70 Clarence Street (approx. 600m)

141 Clarence Street (approx. 650m)

Centretown Site, nearby lots include:

687 Somerset St W (approx. 700m)

762 Somerset St W (approx. 900m)

Orléans Site:

Free student parking is available on site.

Public Transit

All sites are accessible by OC Transpo:

Market Site
📍 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa

Closest LRT Station: Rideau Station (O-Train Confederation Line)
Walking distance: approx. 10–12 minutes (800 m)

Centretown Site

📍 60 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa

Closest LRT Station: Pimisi Station (O-Train Confederation Line)
Walking distance: approx. 10–12 minutes (850 m)
Bus routes along Somerset St W, Booth St, and Bronson Ave serve this area well.

Orléans Site
📍 879 Hiawatha Park Road, Orléans

OC Transpo local bus routes serve this site; check OC Transpo Trip Planner for routes and times.
Note: Free on-site parking is available for students at this site.

Before You Arrive

Plan your route and travel time in advance.
Check OC Transpo for current bus/LRT schedules: OC Transpo Trip Planner
Bring change or a Presto card if you’ll be using public transit regularly.

What to bring on your first day

To help you be prepared for any situation during your placement at Bruyère Health, please make sure you bring:

Your school photo ID:

You must wear your school-issued identification in plain sight at all times while on site, unless advised otherwise.

Pen and notepad:

While Bruyère Health uses an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, you may be asked to take notes by hand — for example, during scheduled EMR downtime, training sessions, or while shadowing your preceptor. Helpful for jotting down tasks, site-specific instructions, or reminders.

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes:

Footwear must be professional, secure, and safe for walking in patient areas — sneakers or clinical shoes with rubber soles are ideal.

Appropriate clothing:

Follow your program’s dress code. If scrubs are required, confirm the colour with your coordinator. Avoid denim, shorts, or casual wear.

A reusable water bottle & healthy snacks:

Having water and a snack can help you stay focused.

Your placement contact details:

Keep your supervisor or department contact’s phone number handy in case you’re delayed or need directions.

Remote Placements
If you are completing a remote or virtual placement, requirements may differ slightly. Your contact at Bruyère Health will confirm if any specific processes (e.g., access to systems, privacy training, ID credentials) are needed. Please follow all instructions provided to ensure you’re set up for success.

Note: Depending on your placement, you may be required to wear a Bruyère Health-issued ID badge to access staff-only areas. Your Bruyère Health contact will inform you if this applies to you and guide you through the process.