Heart disease, drowsy driving and patient safety: new study reveals grim impact of nurse fatigue
Silas: With nurses working longer hours than ever before, we must proactively address nurse fatigue. January 11, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – A new report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses...
Canada’s nursing shortage top of mind for Canadians, according to a new national public opinion poll
Silas: Based on their own experiences, Canadians know addressing the nursing shortage is key to restoring health care. December 19, 2023 (OTTAWA, ON) – Canadians believe there’s a direct connection between...
CFNU President Linda Silas appointed to federal Union-Led Advisory Table
“As the largest part of the health care workforce, nurses’ voices are an important part of discussions on how to help workers in the face of a changing labour market,”...
Government assurances about protecting public healthcare being undermined by its own actions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Government assurances about protecting public healthcare being undermined by its own actions St. John’s, NL – The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador (RNU)...
Without action to fix the health care crisis, fiscal update misses the mark
Silas: Federal government needs to stay focused on health care – we are still in a crisis! November 21, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – “Housing and affordability are critically important issues,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023 Statement by Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador (RNU) on announcement of virtual primary care St. John’s - While RNU encourages Newfoundlanders and Labradorians...