Doug Ford did not provide a specific target for how many workers the province is hoping to gain, but said the change would bring ‘much-needed reinforcements’
who wants to come and work in Ontario shouldn’t face barriers or bureaucratic delays to start providing care,” Mr. Ford said. “We need as many people as possible.”
The government will also propose legislation that would allow health care workers, including nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists, to take on other responsibilities if they are needed to fill staffing vacancies and have the knowledge and skills to do so. Mr. Ford said this will help hospitals temporarily increase staff when they are experiencing high-patient volumes, and ensure they are able to fill the most in-demand positions.
Ms. Preocanin called on the government to instead retain and recruit nurses by spending more on the public health care system. She said that starts with dropping the appeal of Bill 124, controversial legislation that capped public sector wage increases – including those for nurses – The Premier and his Health Minister, Sylvia Jones, did not provide specifics on how the province plans to address those concerns when asked about them at the announcement on Monday. They did say applicants for any new licences would be required to submit staffing plans meant to ensure hospitals aren’t affected.
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