B.C. providing $155M to recruit, retain specialized health workers

Dozens of health occupations will benefit from the funding, including audiologists, dietitians, lab technologists and radiation therapists. The government says $73 million will go toward keeping health and clinical support workers in rural areas and giving signing bonuses for those who fill high-priority health vacancies, while another $60 million will be set aside for professional development supports and mental health and wellness services for workers. In addition, $15 million will be spent on peer support and mentorship for healthcare graduates and internationally-educated health professionals, and $7.6 million is slated for training, bursaries and offsetting licensing and exam fees.