New collective agreement with nurses will help with recruitment and retention issues

    Wednesday, 26 July 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Highlights of the deal include a 2 percent wage increase each year for the next four years, a one-time bonus payment of $2000, increases to travel allowances, and improvements to shift scheduling.

    Health Minister Tom Osborne says with the collective agreement being accepted by nurses, this will go a long way in the recruitment and retention of nurses. After several weeks, nurses in the province have voted to accept the agreement. Highlights of the deal include a 2 percent wage increase each year for the next four years, a one-time bonus payment of $2000, increases to travel allowances, and improvements to shift scheduling. New additions include paid family violence leave and a mentorship program to support nurses. Minister Osborne says increasing the number of post secondary seats in the province has helped. “The salaries are very competitive and it will help attract nurses,” he says. “Other provisions in the agreement like a mentorship program that will help with workplace satisfaction.” The Health Minister says this will also help nurses who are here now.  “The more nurses we recruit the less pressure there is on existing nurses,” he says. “It lightens the load and creates stability in the healthcare system. The Registered Nurses Union NL represents 5,800 members. 

     

     

     

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