What’s driving 60% of Ottawa registered practical nurses (RPNs) to consider quitting? Media conference outside Hôpital Montfort, Wednesday 11 a.m.

by OCHU | Sep 28, 2023 | Nursing

What’s driving 60% of Ottawa registered practical nurses (RPNs) to consider quitting? Media conference outside Hôpital Montfort, Wednesday 11 a.m. OTTAWA, ON – A poll of more than 1000 registered practical nurses found that more than 60% are considering leaving. At a...

Several thousand Ottawa-based registered practical nurses considering leaving because of understaffing and low pay; new poll finds

by OCHU | Sep 28, 2023 | Nursing

Several thousand Ottawa-based registered practical nurses considering leaving because of understaffing and low pay; new poll finds OTTAWA, ON – A staggering number of Ottawa registered practical nurses (RPNs) may leave their jobs based on poll findings showing that...

Stratford requires 42 additional hospital beds and 246 more staff to improve patient care over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis

by OCHU | Sep 15, 2023 | Media Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stratford requires 42 additional hospital beds and 246 more staff to improve patient care over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis CUPE warns of a deeper crisis if the Ford government sticks to its insufficient plan and...

Ontario requires 8,170 additional hospital beds and 60,000 more staff to meet patient needs over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis

by OCHU | Sep 14, 2023 | Media Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario requires 8,170 additional hospital beds and 60,000 more staff to meet patient needs over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis CUPE warns of a deeper crisis if the Ford government sticks to its insufficient plan...

Sudbury requires 105 extra hospital beds and 1,010 additional staff to meet demand over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis

by OCHU | Aug 25, 2023 | Media Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sudbury requires 105 extra hospital beds and 1,010 additional staff to meet demand over next four years, says new report on province’s hospital crisis A new analysis warns of a deeper crisis if the Ford government sticks to its woefully...