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.
A new report from the British Columbia Ministry of Health shows who is accessing the province’s Minor Ailments and Contraception Service, and what they’re seeking.
Smith told reporters Friday that an unnamed group had approached the government with the idea, and the province is now seeking Health Canada's approval.
The survey found that 80% of respondents would be comfortable with a family doctor when it comes to receiving care for minor health concerns, but just 45% said they would be comfortable with a non-physician primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner or pharmacist.
Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck.
