Man. nursing float pool supports patient care in rural, northern communities

Fifty-five nurses were hired into the Manitoba government's provincial nursing float pool since its inception late last year, bringing nurses back into the public system to work shifts in rural and northern communities. The pool provides nurses with flexibility in terms of length of assignment, choice of health region, work location and specialty area preferred. Nurses are paid for travel time within the province, mileage, per diem and accommodations if needed. They earn an hourly premium when assigned provincial float pool shifts, with casual employees having the option to join pension and benefit plans.
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La nouvelle équipe volante de personnel infirmier facilitera la prestation de soins aux patients en région rurale et nordique - Government of Manitoba