Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The $3 million that was targeted specifically for registered nurses was a one-time arrangement. It was like a supplement to the wage of the nurses that were already here. It was also a signing bonus for those nurses we were hiring on in the Northwest Territories. It was targeted at registered nurses because that is where the highest percentage of vacancy existed. I think that now the situation has stabilized. I do not believe there will be ongoing specific funding for registered nurses. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Oral Question 131-14(2): Recruitment And Retention Of Health Care Professionals
In the Legislative Assembly on March 27th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 131-14(2): Recruitment And Retention Of Health Care Professionals
Oral Question 131-14(2): Recruitment And Retention Of Health Care Professionals
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 26th, 2000
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