REGINA — The provincial government is providing additional funding of $3 million to continue offering the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive into 2024. Available to new employees in nine high-priority health occupations, this incentive of up to $50,000 has seen success with 226 hard-to-recruit-to positions filled as a direct result of this program to date.
The program is available in 54 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan. Details on eligibility and how to apply are available at Saskatchewan Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive.
The province is also providing incentives of up to $100,000 for a five-year return-in-service agreement to perfusionists interested in a position with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Perfusionists work with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and other members of the operating room team and are in high demand.
As a key retention strategy, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering a voluntary mentorship program to all employees. The mentorship program aims to support a meaningful employee experience through relationship building and interactive workshops, develop participant leadership capabilities, and provide program participants with necessary guidance and support to excel in their roles.
Details on health care opportunities, how to access them and more information on the province's HHR Action Plan are available at saskatchewan.ca/HHR.
Bookmark SASKTODAY.ca, Saskatchewan's home page, at this link.
