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The Saskatoon Health Region says about 70 people’s jobs will be “affected by sustainability plan measures” as it tries to keep its budget balanced. According to a news release issued late this afternoon by the health region, the eliminated positions will include unionized and non-unionized employees.  “We have made these decisions knowing…

The Next Up application deadline for Saskatoon is coming up September 19 and for Regina it is October 7. Target Audience: 18-32 year-olds who are committed to social and environmental justice. Looking to reach young Indigenous people, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people who have had fewer educational opportunities, and other equity-seeking groups. Spread the…

DAVIDSON — The loss of a full-time relief nursing position at the Davidson Health Centre last month was a blow, but it was more than that. For the remaining nurses, it was the last straw. “We’re just in crisis out here,” said registered nurse Lyndsay Cross, speaking to Davidson town council at its regular meeting Tuesday night. She and colleague Krista Alexander…

Dr. Glenn Donnelly RN, Associate Dean (Graduate Programs & Research) would like to announce a new Master of Nursing program. The new MN program is designed to prepare clinical nurse specialists. As stream of the advanced practice nursing program the Clinical Nurse Specialist has a high degree of clinical expertise, and play a leading role in developing and implementing clinical guidelines and…

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) presents case for making pharmacare a part of our complete Canadian public health care system at breakfast meeting in Whitehorse. Thursday July 21, 2016 (Whitehorse, YT) – Today the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) will host Canada’s premiers for a breakfast meeting entitled “Filling the Prescription – the Federal…