Winners of NCC Gift Card Draw 2021

To celebrate Nursing week, SEIU-West's Nursing Care Committee drew 20 prize winners to each receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you to everyone who entered, may you have a wonderful week of celebrations!

And the winners are..................

Contest Winners of NCC Mask Draw 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the SEIU-West Nursing Care Committee's mask draw.

The winners are as follows:

Nursing Week Designation 2021 - Letter to Merriman and Hindley

National Nursing Week 2021

This past year has challenged us, frightened us, and caused us stress and anxiety. But the one constant sign of hope has been the incredible frontline staff who show up, advocate for and provide hands-on care to our residents, clients and patients in our health care system (hospitals, home care, and long-term care facilities), retirement homes, group homes and private care homes.

 

National Nursing Week 2020- We Put the Care in Health Care

Continuing Care Assistants a vital part of health care team

During the 2020 Nursing Week from May 11-17, SEIU-West highlighted the importance of the entire Nursing Team. However, on May 11, Sharon Garratt, (Chief Nursing Officer of the Saskatchewan Health Authority) shared a public thank you note that left out the vital role of Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) on the Nursing Team. In response, a CCA and member of SEIU-West named Michelle, sent a letter to Ms. Garratt inquiring about this omission - you can read that here. In response, Ms. Garrat send this letter, to which President Barb Cape responded to due to the lack of apology and acknowledgement for CCAs. We continue to await a response.

On June 5, Michelle's letter was shared as a letter to the editor, which became the letter of the day - check it out here.  

President's Message: National Nursing Week 2020

 

Join a SEIU-West Committee!

SEIU-West Committees keep us at the forefront of the Labour movement in Canada, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to learn from each other. Committee members serve for two years, and we have now approached the end of a two-year term so we are requesting SEIU-West members and all current committee members to submit their Expressions of Interest form should they wish to serve or remain on committees.

 

Nursing Week 2019: May 6-12

Nursing week is May 6-12!

Once again, the SEIU-West Nursing Care Committee (NCC) has reached out to all SEIU-West health care unit executive (Chairs, Co-Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Communicators) to ask if they want a little financial help to recognize the amazing Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who work in their facilities.

If you want to make sure your unit is celebrating, reach out to someone on your unit executive to see what they have in mind.

Requests must be made through this short online survey by Monday, May 13, 2019.

Don’t forget to send us a picture of how your unit celebrated Nursing Week! By doing so, you’ll be eligible to win a CCA/LPN SEIU-West mug, new to 2019! Just send your picture to our Facebook page or to [email protected] and you and the members in the photo could each win a mug! We ask that you send these photos in early due to limited supply.  As a reminder, we do share these images on social media and on our committee page so please ensure that those in the picture are aware you are sharing it, and that no residents, clients, or patients are in the shot.

And  be sure to check out this great video featuring Kylie (Continuing Care Assistant - CCA), Leah (Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN), and SEIU-West President Barb Cape! This video will be playing on CTV all week - thank you to our wonderful nursing team for the incredible work you do each and every day! Check out the video: 

 

Attention SEIU-West LPNs: SALPN is seeking your feedback!

Your regulatory body is seeking your valuable input on a document about LPN practice in Saskatchewan.