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Member Alert: Payment of Statement of Medical Restrictions forms

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has informed SUN that as of April 1, 2023, the SHA will no longer pay for the completion of Statement of Medical Restrictions forms. Employees will be responsible for any costs charged by their healthcare provider for this form.  The SHA will continue to pay for comprehensive assessments that are coordinated through their office, like the Functional Capacity…

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Member Alert: Primary Health Care Network Changes Delayed

Since December 2022, SUN has communicated that changes were quickly coming for members working in Public Health, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority's (SHA) introduction of the Primary Health Care Network structure. We have done this through member information sessions and member alerts.  Click here to read the February 15 member alert Click here to read the March 2 member alert …

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Professional Practice Alert: WSR and NAC -- Getting the Facts

SUN is committed to helping Locals and members advance professional practice, workload, and staffing concerns using strong collective agreement articles and processes negotiated with Employers. The professional practice articles advance the obligation for members to provide care that is safe, competent, high-quality, and appropriate to the healthcare needs of their patients. To find solutions to…

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Member Alert: Primary Health Care Network Changes

On February 15, 2023, SUN sent a Member Alert to Public Health nurses and Locals representing Public Health nurses to update you on the new Primary Health Care Network organizational change, future changes, and the direct impact on members. We advised that: The SHA has the right to make changes to their structure and operations. The SHA is creating brand new…

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Member Alert: Info for Member Working in Public Health

SUN would like to thank all our members who attended the February 10th special member sessions regarding the changes that the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is making to the Public Health Care Network. As members are aware, the SHA has recently provided notice of its plan to create new Agencies and departments, and transfer positions to the new Primary Health Care Network…

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