Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of emergency room closures in the province due to staffing shortages. Urgent care services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will only be available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday. The Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale […]
Late Friday, August 4, 2023 the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador signed a 4-year retention and stabilization contract with government on behalf of all Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners .
“I am appreciative of Ministers Coady, Osborne, and Premier Furey, who have demonstrated a willingness to work with us to deliver a contract that demonstrates a commitment to RNs and NPs, which will have a positive impact on the delivery of care to the people of NL,” said Coffey. Another significant win in the contract was the negotiation of a separate salary grid for NPs that place them on par with the rest of Atlantic Canada. RNU was also able to negotiate fairer compensation for work completing MAID.
Despite the gains made in this contract, there are still areas demanding immediate attention from government.
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