Health Minister Sylvia Jones’ office has said it is working on a permanent solution after the temporary program expired, but in the meantime the people who work to keep ERs open are concerned about filling those shifts.
The remote Queensland town of Julia Creek, population 500, is offering about double the salary a family physician would earn in the state’s capital, Brisbane.
United Nurses of Alberta says the agreement will significantly improve wages, including an immediate hike of about 15% for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
What the judges said: "A sophisticated, successful Indigenous-owned pharmacy operating a truly unique model of remarkable compassionate care to patients in nearly two dozen remote communities. In a pinch I would choose SpiritRx as my protector every time."
The Practice Ready Ontario program is a 12-week program to fast-track licensures for internationally trained physicians who commit to practicing in rural and northern communities for at least three years
