3 years ago
Chief medical officer announces fall flu and COVID vaccination program
The fall vaccination program for flu and COVID-19 will begin Monday, Oct. 16, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced today. The provincial government is urging residents keeping their vaccinations up-to-date, and will be providing vaccines that target the latest strains of COVID-19 and influenza. Everyone aged six months and older is eligible for a […]
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3 years ago
Visa restrictions could impact recruiting nurses from India
As diplomatic tensions rise between India and Canada, there are concerns about how people here will be affected. This province has put a lot of effort into recruiting nurses from India, but new visa restrictions could make that more difficult. NTV’s David Salter has more.
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3 years ago
Nurses’ uinion concerned about travel nurses in this province
The province’s nurses union says private agency or travel nurses are causing tension and poaching young students from the public system. NTV’s David Salter has more in this report.
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3 years ago
LPNs to receive wage increase
CUPE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the provincial government to address some of the wage concerns of Licences Pratical Nursess and their impact on recruitment and retention in the province. The agreement includes a $2.48 to $3.11 per hour fixed adjustment, depending on classification in addition to current Collective Agreement wage increases. Up […]
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