A new report is recommending that the Nova Scotia Health Authority improve public knowledge about emergency services. Continue reading →

In February, the NSHA began reinterpreting the language around overtime pay in the collective agreement of nurses. Continue reading →

The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union says a recent survey of its membership found that 77 per cent of ER nurses are not optimistic about the state of emergency departments in Nova Scotia. Continue reading →

Members who cast ballots voted 90 per cent in favour of ratifying an agreement reached on Feb. 13. Continue reading →

The four East Coast premiers called this week for common licensing for doctors, nurses and other health professionals, saying allowing them to easily move between provinces would improve people’s access to care. Continue reading →

There were 61 reported deaths in the province last influenza season, according to Nova Scotia Public Health Continue reading →

Nova Scotia Council of Health Care Union represents 6,500 members of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union, CUPE, Unifor and Nova Scotia Nurses Union. Continue reading →

A spike last year in the number of nursing home workers seriously injured due to violence from residents is a disturbing trend that shows the urgent need for a change in workplace culture, Continue reading →

Nova Scotia Nurses Union is concerned over a new standardized computer exam being used across Canada. Continue reading →