https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/remembering-margot-wallace It is with great sadness that we share the death of our valued SUN staff member, Margot Wallace, who passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 13th,... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/presidents-message-staying-informed-this-election Tracy Zambory has a message for this coming election week.   The two largest political parties competing for your vote in this upcoming election have released their official platforms. The challenge now is to determine which plan gets us closest to solving Saskatchewan’s registered nurse shortage and healthcare... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/aims-and-health-system-challenges--what-sun-is-doing-and-what-you-can-do It's hard to keep track of everything when it feels like the world is crumbling around you. SUN members are experiencing unimaginable pressures in workplaces throughout Saskatchewan's ailing health system: From AIMS payroll errors, supply procurement failures and issues with job postings, to growing numbers of hallway beds, tertiary ER... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/presidents-message-looking-ahead-on-labour-day Registered... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/presidents-message-a-new-way-to-share-your-voice-with-us As the Saskatchewan healthcare system is stretched to its limit, many members are seeking help. Beds lining the hallways, overflowing waiting rooms and rural bypasses are leading to massive burnout and moral distress.   I know members are losing hope because they feel there is no support from leadership and no end in sight. We’ve... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/make-your-voice-heard---make-your-voice-count Safe Staffing Gets My Vote SUN members have a number of ways to have influence on priority issues. Connecting with your elected representative is one of the most effective. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are starting to campaign in advance of the October 28th provincial election. Throughout the summer, your MLA will be particularly eager to speak with you – their constituents.... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/sun-files-grievances-regarding-the-implementation-of-aims On June 24, 2024, SUN communicated that we expected issues to arise from the implementation of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's (SHA) Administrative Information Management System (AIMS). All members were informed of potential challenges anticipated with AIMS and asked to inform their SUN Labour Relations Officer (LRO) or Local President if... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/contact-january-june-2024---board-of-directors-decisions Jan 30- 31 - Board of Directors Meeting The SUN Board of Directors approved the Local Bylaws for Local 95, Lucky Lake Health Centre Local 27 Birch Hills Health Centre Local 12 St. Mary’s Villa Local 151 Parkridge Centre Local 305 Central Plains Community Health Centre Local 258 Community Mental Health Services Saskatoon Loca 124 Providence Plance Local 266 Yorkton Mental Health... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/transition-to-new-local-structure-and-the-role-of-sun-network-leads As we reported following the June 5 & 6 Special Meeting, Locals will now be created within a subnetwork, base hospital or certified bargaining unit. Existing Locals will remain in place until the transition to the new local structure occurs, with all new Locals' work being completed by February 28, 2025. Given the importance of this work, over the next few months, Board members will... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/professional-practice-alert-graduate-and-new-registered-nurses Recent graduate nurses and new registered nurses entering the work environment will require your support to be safe, competent, ethical and effective in their new roles. They are working to consolidate their professional practice as registered nurses and become familiar with their new practice setting. SUN members need to know how to best support...