Saskatchewan union of nurses handbook

Saskatchewan polytechnic educated nurses are known for their high standards of practice, ethical behaviour, acceptance of diversity and compassion. The union is concerned the latest hastily announced changes to the saskatchewan employment acts regulations will only hurt workers during this state of emergency and add to the ongoing financial difficulties facing workers. Saskatchewan collaborative bachelor of science in nursing. The saskatchewan collaborative bachelor of science in nursing scbscn is accredited by the canadian association of schools of nursing casn. United nurses of alberta is the union for more than 30,000 registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and allied workers in alberta. Seiu healthcare is a union in canada with over 60,000 frontline workers. When cashstrapped hospitals cut staff levels and replaced registered nurses rns with less trained health providers, the saskatchewan nurses union launched a successful awareness campaign to defend the jobs of thousands of rns. Cupe saskatchewan is concerned that the reopen saskatchewan plan does not provide enough clarity when it comes to frontline workers. Having gotten a different perspective in alberta i really believe that sdh and saskatchewan are getting away with murder. According to unions representing lpns, the proposed changes are being met with resistance by the saskatchewan union of nurses. After eight months of negotiations, the saskatchewan union of nurses has ratified a tentative agreement with the saskatchewan. The saskatchewan employment act outlines that job seekers are not to pay fees to find or get employment. Collective agreements sgeu saskatchewan government and.

For records related to saskatchewan union of nurses local 106, see the records of the plains health centre fonds, the southern saskatchewan hospital centre fonds, the regina general hospital fonds, and the regina health district fonds. Welcome to hsas a union of health care professionals. You can use our member search and verification service to be confident that your practitioner is registered to provide services to you in saskatchewan. Today the saskatchewan health authority sha announced proactive measures and precautions to combat covid19 and ensure safety in sha facilities, including new screening and masking requirements for health care providers. Visit payscale to research registered nurse rn hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more.

College of licensed practical nurses of british columbia clpnbc college of registered nurses of british columbia crnbc college of registered psychiatric nurses of british columbia crpnbc. Saskatchewan nurses union rejects latest offer cbc news. Saskatchewan union of nurses videos and latest news articles. Saskatchewan union of nurses nlnu 40th anniversary. Saskatchewan union of nurses wishes the nlnu their best on their 40th anniversary. The parties are both committed to a harassment free environment and recognize the importance of addressing discrimination and harassment. This handbook is updated annually, so please take time to study it again.

If you are pregnant, add your name to albertas provincewide registry to request care from midwifery practices in your area. Salpn news april 1, 2020 thursday, april 9, 2020 salpn news april 1, 2020 salpns response to the covid19 pandemic the covid19 pandemic is a rapidly. Please note that the university of saskatchewan students union ussu also produces a survival calendar. District 3 alberta, british columbia, manitoba, northwest territories, saskatchewan, nunavut, yukon. The bc nurses union protects and advances the health, social and economic wellbeing of our members, our profession and our communities. Through the acquisition of theoretical, practical, and ethical knowledge, baccalaureate education contributes to developing knowledgeable andactive practitioners committed to and enhancing. Srna strategic plan the srna strategic plan is a comprehensive threeyear strategic plan to guide the srnas development, implementation and evaluation of. Our priority is ensuring that your work is recognized and valued by your employers. Find information on provincial programs and services, jobs, education, health, families, first nations, immigration, taxes, legislation, ministries and more. Saskatchewan union of nurses 103 hospital dr saskatoon sk s7n 0w8. Employment standards in professions and industries. December 20, 2019 for many of us, the holiday season is about the warmth of home, the love of family and friends, and giving thanks for the blessings of another year gone by. We stand for economic and social justice, for dignity and respect, for having a voice on the job and in society, and for a secure job with the opportunity to advance. The following memorandum of agreement between the saskatchewan association of health organizations inc.

Since 1977, una has been an effective advocate for nurses, the nursing profession and canadas fair and efficient public health care system. Saskatchewan union of nurses ratifies 4year contract with province. In the past, you may have kept your handbook to a minimum for fear that employees wouldnt read a novelsize document. Official website for the government of saskatchewan. District 1 united steelworkers usw district 1 includes the state of ohio. Canadian federation of nurses unions cfnu debra mcpherson president british columbia nurses union bcnu heather smith president united nurses of alberta una rosalee longmoore president saskatchewan union of nurses sun sandi mowat president manitoba nurses union mnu linda haslamstroud president ontario nurses association ona. Health authority, nurses union at odds over patient death. Membership and attending events sponsored by sanp fosters, and maintains relationships between all nps, and strengthens our voice as a profession. Cupe local 650 cupe local 3766 saskatchewan union of nurses cupe local 4643 sgeu 4292. Sakewew child care center north battleford saskatchewan. Semsa pscs paramedic services chiefs of saskatchewan. Information for agricultural employees, independent contractors, care providers, sitters, retail industry, restaurant industry. Saskatchewan registered nurses association home facebook. Saskatchewan union of nurses ratifies 4year contract with.

In order to ensure the highest standard s of nursing education, the srna competencies are addressed throughout the entire bsn curriculum a link to the srna competencies are in each course syllabus. Saskatchewan registered nurses association, regina, saskatchewan. Nurse licence check use this tool to verify if a nurse is licenced with the srna or to check if you currently hold a valid licence. By checking express consent, you are granting sgeu permission to send union communications to you electronically at the email address provided. The saskatchewan union of nurses sun is calling for a code white in response to the violence that nurses are facing every day at work. The labour program tracks information on labour organizations in canada. The scbscn program is leading edge in its approach to nursing education.

Saho ratifies saskatchewan nurses contract regina leader. Using internet explorer will open files immediately instead of forcing them to download. Nursing undergraduate handbook university of saskatchewan. As of april 26, 2020, 27,884 tests have been conducted, with 353 confirmed cases, 288 recoveries, and 4 deaths in saskatchewan. Sgeu saskatchewan government and general employees union. Senate information handbook university of saskatchewan. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone, and nobody understands this better than registered nurses. Driven by prairie spirit, we make life better for the people of saskatchewan and the world. Our online verification service enables the public, employers and members to confirm if a nurse is eligible to practice registered nursing in saskatchewan. Member forms from payroll forms to nominoation forms to purchasing sun items we got your covered. Through these listings, you can obtain useful information about union organizations, including affiliations, membership size, locals and the president of each organization.

Srna approved courses for rns interested in obtaining additional authorized practice designation to work in saskatchewans northern communities. Labour organizations in canada organization canada. Seiu healthcare canadas healthcare union to 60,000 workers. The agreement is effective april 1, 2014 to march 31, 2018. Saskatchewan association of safe workplaces in health. Saskatchewan collaborative bachelor of science in nursing scbscn the saskatchewan collaborative bachelor of science in nursing scbscn program, offered in collaboration with saskatchewan polytechnic, is a directentry, four year degree offered in regina. Saskatoon is a beautiful city and saskatchewan a great province. The saskatchewan college of paramedics is a selfregulating organization that oversees individual paramedic practice and regulation in the province. Information on employment standards that is industry specific. District 2 united steelworkers usw district 2 includes the states of michigan and wisconsin.

Strikes during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic wikipedia. Srna strategic plan the srna strategic plan is a comprehensive threeyear strategic plan to guide the srnas development, implementation and evaluation of the organizations operations on an ongoing basis. Please note that the university of saskatchewan students union ussu also produces a handbook that can be. The student handbook also includes regulations and policies that apply to college of nursing students. The manitoba nurses union mnu is the only health care union in the province that represents all categories of licensed nurses. We work in a place where we get to change peoples lives with a really caring, dedicated group of people. They had been campaigning for about a year and had a lot of conventional media. Strom shared her critique of the care her grandfather received with saskatchewans minister of health, the ndp opposition and the public. Joseph health, queen of the valley medical center in napa, calif. The alberta association of midwives hosts and maintains the registry but does not arrange for or facilitate care between a potential client and a midwife. The saskatchewan apprenticeship and trade certification commission has once again been named one of saskatchewan s top employers. Saho and the saskatchewan union of nurses sun represents the full and final settlement of the terms of the collective agreement for the period of april 1, 2014 to march 31, 2018. Nurses should feel empowered to report incidents of disruptive behaviour, including physician behaviour, without fear of retaliation.

He made the comments in the legislature on thursday in response to a claim by saskatchewan union of nurses president tracy zambory that the patient died due to overcapacity and understaffing. At the heart of saskatoon, on treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the metis, is the university of saskatchewan, one of canadas top research universities. Sgi saskatchewan drivers licensing and vehicle registration. The 2020 coronavirus pandemic in saskatchewan is an ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 covid19, a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 sarscov2. This plan was clearly designed with business interest in mind, and it does not address the concerns facing working families, said judy henley, president of cupe saskatchewan. In a new book, the long deep grudge, historian toni gilpin recounts the history of the farm equipment workers union fe. The srna is the professionled regulatory body for the provinces rns and rnnps. Union representing 10,000 saskatchewan nurses says. Tracy zambory, president of the saskatchewan union of nurses, deemed moes initial announcement on april to be premature, arguing that it could encourage residents to stop practising social distancing or remaining at home, which could potentially lead to renewed spread. Need funds to help make a traffic safety initiative happen. The purpose of the union veterans council is to bring together union leaders and union members who are veterans to speak out on veterans issues and influence public policy to improve the quality of life for u.

Scbscn student handbook 201617 september 2016 3 section 3 program information 3. Lpns cupe local 5430 health care union saskatchewan. Cupe 5430 is the largest health care union in saskatchewan, representing over,000 members. Saskatchewan registered nurses association approved courses.

Like ue and the ilwu, the fe practiced a militant and democratic form of unionism that contested the bosss power on the shop floor as much as in contract negotiations. The saskatchewan union of nurses sun came to us as a lot of unions do. Regina the saskatchewan union of nurses says contract talks with the province have reached an impasse after more than seven months at the bargaining table. The saskatchewan registered nurses association imposed the fine on carolyn strom of prince albert for unprofessional conduct after she posted the comments on facebook in 2015. Saskatchewan union of nurses 103 hospital dr saskatoon, sk. Saskatchewan association of nurse practitioners sanp is the cohesive voice for nurse practitioners nps in saskatchewan. The saskatchewan union of nurses has rejected the latest contract offer from its employer, the saskatchewan association of health organizations saho. The two primary areas of focus for veterans are access to good jobs and access to quality health care. Saskatchewans 8,400 nurses went on strike april 8 and were ordered back on the job that same day. We represent a wide range of health care employees in five major classification areas. Some people will be spending the holidays in the hospital. Welcome to the saskatchewan registered nurses association. You likely only included basic starter polices code of conduct, antidiscrimination efforts and termination procedures.

A fouryear collective agreement between the saskatchewan union of nurses and the saskatchewan association of health organizations has been ratified. Saskatchewan union of nurses 2330 2nd avenue, regina, saskatchewan s4r 1a6 rated 4. The health sciences association of saskatchewan hsas is a union representing more than 4,000 health care professionals, who work within the saskatchewan health authority, several privately owned ambulance services in saskatchewan, and at canadian blood services in regina. Health sciences association of saskatchewan representing.

Cupe 5430 cupe local 5430 health care union saskatchewan. For a more focused search, select the yellow search icon and select filters such as product. However nurses were defiant and remained picketing as of 3 p. The paramedic services chiefs of saskatchewan pscs is a memberbased association representative of paramedic service providers ambulanceems. Our 12,000 members represent 97% of all unionized nurses in the province. The college of nursing is a world leader in educating nurses in interprofessional health care, research, practice, innovation, capacity building and policy development. The saskatchewan union of nurses ratified on march 23. The college of nursing bsn program is also accredited by the canadian association schools. Carrie stavness saskatchewan society of occupational therapists 2019. But, theyre in contract negotiations right now and want parity with alberta. The national council of state boards of nursing ncsbn is a notforprofit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. Striking saskatchewan nurses defy law the western producer.

Registered nurse rn hourly pay in saskatoon, saskatchewan. Can anyone tell me what the pay scale is like for saskatchewan nurses. Saskatchewan apprenticeship and trade certification. Strikes occurred during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic due to many factors including. The university of saskatchewan, college of nursing, believes that baccalaureate education is required for nurses to provide safe competent care. They retain their nurses with barely a hint of effort to retention as compared to the other provinces yet the nurses work just as hard. How saskatchewan union of nurses made the difference. Saskatchewan nurse fined for palliative care critique on. Party approach to the covid19 pandemic is leaving frontline workers behind, says cupe saskatchewan.