2 years ago
Fighting the clock to recruit specialists at Corner Brook Hospital
With the new Corner Brook Hospital scheduled to open in just over two months, it’s looking more likely that cancer radiation treatment won’t immediately be available on site. But Premier Andrew Furey says his government is still searching for radiation oncologists to staff the facility as soon as possible. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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2 years ago
Osborne defends no-poaching clause as more nurses share stories of being frozen out of public system
Health Minister Tom Osborne responded today to news that private agency nurses are being prevented from returning to the public system. That’s as more nurses share their stories of being frozen out of the system. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
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2 years ago
Nurses’ Union finds contractual barriers for private agency nurses to return to public system
The NL Registered Nurses’ Union is raising new concerns about the use of private travel nurses. That’s after learning that nurses who leave private agencies have to wait a year before working in the public system. NTV’s Becky Daley has the story.
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2 years ago
Ottawa announces $250-million health care deal with province
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, was in Corner Brook today to announce over $250 million in spending designed to shore up the delivery of health care services throughout the province. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has that story.
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