The nursing shortage, obviously, as well as shortages of other health care professionals, is something I am charged with and working on constantly every day, as the Minister, of course. I could report to the Member that we have improved the vacancy situation in many communities. We have increased the casual nurse pools NWT-wide. We have, as of the latest figures, 422 registered casual nurses who work in communities, which has allowed us to decrease the agency nurses situation. And with the last stats I saw, I believe we have been able to decrease some of the vacant positions in our communities.
Sandy Lee on Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 4th, 2008
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