Over 1,700 Saskatchewan nurses took part in a survey issued by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) that asked a variety of questions, including if they’re considering leaving the job and what current working conditions look like.
Get weekly health news
Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The survey showed that 53 per cent of nurses have considered quitting their job within the last year. It also shows that 82 per cent said yes to patients being put at risk due to short staffing.
- Canada will battle Switzerland for key World Cup match teeing up next round
- Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program
- B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raised
- Complexity growing as 911 fields more than 1 million calls for help each year in Calgary
While the provincial government says recruitment numbers are up, SUN says it also needs to focus on retention efforts.
Katherine Ludwig has the full details in the video above.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.