News and Events
VIHA scheme to cut nurses at NRGH comes under fire at Nanaimo all-candidates meeting
May 09, 2013
First target for "Care Delivery Model Redesign" is Nanaimo, but they're bringing it to hospitals throughout the island
May 08, 2013
Elections for BCNU Shop Steward positions will take place at worksites across the province on June 11 - BCNU Day.
May 03, 2013
Activities include a professional nursing conference, a radio message that honours nurses and newspaper ads calling on politicians to support safe care
May 03, 2013
VIHA scheme to replace RNs and LPNs with unlicensed care aides puts patients at risk. It?s set for implementation throughout the Island
May 02, 2013
Learn more about safe & healthy workplaces during North American Occupational Safety & Health week from May 5 - 11
April 29, 2013
The BC Government signed Bill 18 into law on April 13. Bill 18 broadens the definition of 'nurse' in the Health Authorities Act to include LPNs, and moves LPNs into the NBA.
April 26, 2013
Sign and circulate the petition asking the federal government to end the lifetime ban against men in same-sex relationships donating blood and organs
April 26, 2013
While there are some positive ideas, neither document embraces the critical role nurses could play improving care for British Columbians
April 25, 2013
BCNU members are entitled to time off to vote
April 23, 2013