ASSINIBOIA — With past temporary closures at Assiniboia’s Health Care Centre, the July 23 Government of Saskatchewan should be welcome news.
The release started stating, “Positions Funded by Saskatchewan Health Authority Administrative Leadership Reduction Will Benefit 30 Communities as The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are adding 77 new and enhanced permanent full-time positions to benefit 30 rural and remote communities.”
These health care positions will improve emergency and acute care services, reduce service disruptions and continue building a more stable health workforce across Saskatchewan. The additional 77 positions will focus on communities that continue to experience service disruptions or have faced ongoing staffing challenges.
"Adding Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Radiation Technologists and other positions that deliver hands-on patient care reflect the shared commitment of the Government of Saskatchewan and SHA to ensure Saskatchewan residents have seamless access to care, as close to home as possible," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. "The SHA has closely scrutinized their costs and identified savings that will help fund these essential positions and provide positive care to patients in communities stretching across the province."
The Sask. Gov’t release said these positions are being funded through $6.2M in annual savings resulting from the SHA’s recent restructuring of out-of-scope administration leadership.
You can read the full release at www.saskatchewan.ca, stated Assiniboia is one the community positions will be introduced into.
The July 23 release also included, “Many of the new positions will be eligible to apply for the Saskatchewan Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive (RRRI), which provides up to $50,000 over three years with a return in service agreement. Since its launch in 2022, the RRRI has supported the hiring of more than 400 health professionals in approximately 70 communities, resulting in reduced vacancies, improved staffing levels and greater service stability across the province.”
