Registered nurses have legal, regulatory, ethical, and organizational obligations to uphold privacy and confidentiality in all circumstances, in all roles and positions. With the privilege inherent in patient care comes significant responsibility and due diligence. Privacy and confidentiality have…
On September 3, 4, and 5, discussions resumed between representatives from the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO). Over these three days the focus of our talks continued towards ensuring that our…
Findings from an April 2025 survey of 1,791 Saskatchewan registered nurses, conducted on behalf of SUN by Praxis Analytics, paint a worrying picture of severly compromised quality, safety, and access to timely health care in the province as a direct result of chronic registered nursing shortages. 82 per cent reported patients being put at risk in the past 12 months due…
On Labour Day, we pause to honour and reflect on the generations of workers whose struggles, sacrifices, and solidarity paved the way for the collective rights we enjoy today. As SUN members, we are part of a proud legacy built on resilience, advocacy, and the unwavering belief that we and our patients deserve better. When SUN was founded 51 years ago, Saskatchewan's nurses had little say in…