On Friday, the province announced it posted more than 175 health-care jobs in an effort to address staffing shortages in rural Saskatchewan.

Of the jobs posted there are more than 125 new full-time positions in addition to more than 50 part time positions which have now become full time.

The new and enhanced positions span 49 communities across the province, and include Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Continuing Care Aides, Medical Radiation Technologists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, and Combined Lab and X-Ray Technicians.

Available jobs are posted at HealthCareersInSask.ca. In addition the government says the Saskatchewan Health Authority is actively recruiting nationally and internationally through multiple channels. Many positions qualify for new incentives such as the one-time incentive of up to $50,000 being made available to attract new employees to targeted positions in rural and remote areas. The incentive packages will range from $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the position.