An update to the provincial Health Human Resource Action Plan states that two new perfusionists have been hired – one in Saskatoon and the other in Regina. A news release from the province says perfusionists are in high demand and work closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and other members of an operating room team.
Separately, the news release states that to date, 345 hard-to-recruit positions have been filled as a result of the recruitment incentive of up to $50,000 over three years and 316 internationally educated nurses have either enrolled in or completed the 14-week Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada program. Of the 316 nurses, 266 are now working in 83 communities.
Additional HHR Progress Updates
- 373 internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) from the Philippines have arrived in Saskatchewan, with 290 now working in communities across the province.
- 117 applications were received for the Final Clinical Placement Bursary which supports students pursuing a career in healthcare with their final year of studies. 108 applications have been approved. Applications are still open for students who will begin their final clinical placements between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024.
- 1,279 nursing graduates from Saskatchewan and out-of-province have been hired since December 2022, which includes 182 since April 1, 2024.
- Seven full-time Nurse Practitioners have been hired since June 2024 in Saskatchewan communities including Yorkton (two positions), Esterhazy, Lanigan, Melville, Kelvington and Maple Creek.
