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SUN is gravely concerned with the government of Saskatchewan’s decision to suspend funding for programs that provide safe drug inhalation supplies, while also placing limits on needle exchange programs. The provision of sterile drug smoking materials is an established, evidence-backed harm reduction practice that prevents infectious disease transmission, including HIV and Hepatitis C, and…

SUN members have a number of ways to influence issues that are important to them. Speaking with your elected representatives is one of the most effective.   Members of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are getting ready for an election year. Throughout the summer, your MLA will be out in communities across the province and eager to speak with you: their constituent. Elected members…

All registered nurses in Saskatchewan are required to participate in their professional regulatory bodies’ continuing competence program to continue practicing as registered nurses.  The programs are: Continuing Competence Program (CRNS) Career-long Learning Program (RPNAS) The CRNS and RPNAS have implemented revised programs that SUN Members must complete during the year for…

Due to recent departures in Nurse Practice Officer (NPO) staff, and to ensure continuity of support for nursing practice, effective June 16. 2023, the following additions have been made to SUN’s NPO assignments on an interim basis. The temporary additions to NPO assignments are listed below; all other assignments remain the same. Erika Vogel Former Five Hills Health Region Former…

On May 1, 2023, all Extendicare Canada, Inc. SUN members transitioned to the SUN/SAHO collective agreement. Changes to Work Situation Reports (WSRs) and addressing professional practice concerns with the Joint Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) took effect.  The SUN/SAHO professional practice articles support members’ obligations for safe, competent, high-quality, and appropriate…