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Saskatchewan’s registered nurses are among the top five occupations, ahead of even police officers, with injuries by violence in the province.   This is a sobering reality that urgently needs to be addressed – a reality, I have no doubt most of you can identify with.   It’s time to act. Both physical and verbal abuse in the health care sector are on the rise and you…

Dear fellow registered nurses,   On Friday, the community of Humboldt, and our entire province and nation, experienced an unthinkable catastrophe that impacted and shattered so many lives. The horrific accident between the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team bus and a tractor-trailer tragically claimed 16 lives far too soon and left many others injured or in critical condition.   As the…

Today marks the beginning of a new era in healthcare in our province with the official launch of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. While there are many unknowns that lay ahead, and likely not everything will be plain sailing, registered nurses must be ready to embrace and lead change – our patients are relying on our leadership. Leadership in health is something registered nurses have all…

For many, Labour Day symbolizes the last long weekend of summer to enjoy the outdoors before fall, but It’s also a day set aside to reflect on the contributions the labour movement has made, and continues to make, to build stronger, healthier and more equal communities across Canada. Often the word “union” brings to mind the traditional concepts of collective bargaining,…

Evidence-based, long-term solutions needed to address growing system challenges A first round of cuts to frontline staff happened on Thursday in the Saskatoon Health Region. About 70 staff, including 12 RNs, will be losing their jobs as a result of the region’s attempt to save $34 million to balance their budget. Unfortunately we know that the Saskatoon Health Region isn’t the only…