With Jason Kenney's premiership ending soon, UCP government announces health-care commitments abhealth ableg abpoli
After committing to opening an additional 50 ICU beds earlier this year, Kenney said the beds are now open in 12 hospitals across the province. The Edmonton zone has opened another 18 beds, while 13 have been opened in the Calgary zone, eight in the Central zone, six in the South zone and five in the North zone.Article content
At the news conference, Kenney and the Consul General of the Philippines, Zaldy Patron, signed a memorandum of understanding intended to encourage the recruitment of registered and licensed practical nurses to the province’s health system.Article content “Our Filipino nurses are world-class and are known for their competence, work ethic and compassion. This MOU will provide them with the opportunity to reach their full professional and human potential here in Alberta,” said Patron.
Advanced Education will now collaborate with universities to expand the number of seats in existing bridging programs as early as January, Nicolaides said. An initial $3.5 million will go toward opening more opportunities for internationally educated nurses.
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