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Survey shows that Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in northern Ontario communities are experiencing high levels of workload pressure, anxiety, workplace violence and physical and mental exhaustion.
This survey, administered by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) from March to April, was answered by 200 RPNs working at hospitals in Sudbury, Kenora and Fort Frances. The total number of nurses who took the survey across Ontario is 2,650.
Michael Hurley, President of CUPE’s OCHU, said the polling paints a stark picture of exhausted nurses who feel unvalued and unsupported.
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Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Northern Ontario are experiencing greater levels of anxiety, workplace violence, workload pressures and other negative impacts when compared to other RPNs across Ontario.
The details, outlined in an RPN Members’ Survey, were released Wednesday by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (OCHU/CUPE) in an online teleconference.
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Michael Hurley, president of OCHU/CUPE, said it shows action is required to improve the working conditions and pay levels for Ontario’s RPNs.
KITCHENER A nearly $5 million influx of funding to Conestoga College is meant to help graduate up to 500 long-term care support staff. On Monday, the Minister of Long-Term Care, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, announced the funding for the college to support a seven-week program which will begin next month. “Our government is committed to modernizing long-term care and this includes having the well-trained staff that we need to support our most vulnerable,” said Fullerton. The minister describes the program as a “micro-credential” course which includes five weeks of technical training and two weeks of on-the-job experience. Those people completing the course will be able to assist with infection prevention and control, health and safety and housekeeping.
Norfolk County, ON, Canada / NorfolkToday.ca
Mar 9, 2021 7:30 AM
The COVID Assessment Clinic staff at the West Haldimand General Hospital were recently recognized for their exceptional care to the community.
The team received the Quality: Everyday Champion Award, which celebrates someone, or a team, that shows passion and commitment for improving quality of care.
President and CEO, Lucy Bonanno, presented the team with the award at a small ceremony held at WHGH in late February.
Clinical Director of the COVID Assessment Clinic, AnneMarie VanSickle, credits her dedicated and caring team for their efforts in helping the community through a difficult and challenging time.