Support advocacy for accessible and equitable health care in Northeastern Ontario
Raise awareness for accessible and equitable health-care system in Northeastern Ontario
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) support advocacy to inform municipal, provincial, and federal governments on health concerns of residents and front-line registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students practicing and living in Northern Ontario. RNAO to support diverse, equitable and accessible health care services in Northern Ontario and remote communities to decrease the gap in health outcomes so that transition from sector to sector or service to service results in seamless, publicly funded health care in Northern Ontario and remote areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that RNAO support advocacy to municipal, provincial, and federal governments for adequate funding for nursing student and newly- graduated nurses wanting to work in northern, remote and underserviced areas supported by a mentorship program consisting of knowledgeable, professionally active registered nurses experienced in Northern Ontario, remote and underserviced health care systems.
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