Sorry everyone this first part didn't save for some reason. Sending again. We wanted to share an exciting update on the new master
schedule!
Over the past few weeks, we've met several times with HR,
Scheduling, and the Union to finalize the schedule, and we're very close to
having the new master approved.
The biggest news is that, after working together and
listening to the feedback from the nursing staff, we have determined that a
full line selection will not be required. We are pleased that we were
able to make that happen.
What does not having a full line selection mean?
When adding the new positions to our department we
determined we needed to make minimal adjustments to a small number of lines. As
these changes minimally impacted lines and employees, we worked with the Local
to create a plan to that does not required everyone to reselect their line.
We're really excited about this outcome and hope you are too!
What this means for you:
Step 1:
- All permanent employees will retain their
current line
- Once the master is
approved, all PIPD staff will have an opportunity to see the master.
This will allow employees to see the changes made to current lines and
review all new lines.
Step 2:
- If there is a new line
that interests you, you may have an opportunity to swap into a new line.
- The new line must be
the SAME FTE as your current permanent FTE (example 1.0, 0.79, 0.63..)
- You will be able to
submit an Expression of Interest (details and deadline to submit
will be shared when master is shared with employees).
- Those employees who
complete the expression of interest will be ranked by seniority and
afforded the opportunity to choose a new line. As each member selects
their new line the options available to the next employee will include
the line the previous employee vacated.
- Once the expression of
interest selections are complete, the remaining lines will be offered to
new incumbents per our normal posting and awarding method (applying
online).
At this time, we remain on track with our original timeline
and implementation date September 20, 2026.
Our RN baseline will be 21DX and 21NX. The LPNs are also
scheduled DXs and NXs and will allow us to reach the NEW optimal baseline of 22
DX and 22 NX.
Please note this is hot off the press, so if you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to email either of us or Lori Powell at president@sunlocal75.ca.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support
throughout this process. We appreciate everyone's collaboration and feedback in
helping us get to this point.
Kelly & Sharon
Code
of the Month: Code Purple |
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July’s Code
of the Month focuses on Code Purple: Hostage Taking. Staff are reminded to
remain calm, follow the direction of the hostage taker if directly involved,
and avoid actions that could escalate the situation. Staff who are not
directly involved should move to a safe location and avoid the affected area.
Ongoing awareness, clear communication, and familiarity with local response
procedures are important to support a coordinated and safe response.
Please see the July Code of the Month poster for additional information.
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Survey:
Share your feedback on Translation Services
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Submit by: July 17, 2026
SHA is
seeking employee feedback about Translation and Interpretation Services.
While these services support patient care, this survey is open to all staff,
not just those who currently use them.
Your input will help improve Translation and Interpretation Services and
support safe, high-quality care delivery throughout the province.
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CNE Update:
NEW Q-Card
"Admission Process for PIPD" - this is in the q-card box and S-Drive to assist remember what all needs to be done with an admission (paperwork and assessments). The back of the q-card has a picture of a room set up and reminders for what is needed to set up a room for an admission from the nursing side of it.
Please let us know if we missed something on the card.
CRP order entry on SCM - effective immediately
Biochemistry is Saskatoon has changed the methodology for CRP.
Ordering
- New test codes
- Conventional CRP - for acute inflammation/infection
- High-Sensitivity CRP - for cardiovascular risk assessment
- These tests are not interchangeable
Test reflex
- if high-sensitivity CRP is ordered and reported result is >10 mg/L, CRP4 will automatically be ordered by the lab
Specimens
- no change
Reporting
- Unit: mg/L
- Conventional CRP (CRP4) range: 3-400 mg/L
- High-sensitivity CRP (HSCRP) range: 0.2-10 mg/L
* Right now you cannot search "CRP" in SCM. I have chatted with the Biochemist and they will try to fix it.
NEW Isolette - Babyleo
In-person education coming soon! for DX & NX staff.
Here is another option:
The Certification Record folder has also been updated. Please look at the previous year's 2025-Spring 2026 eLearning and initial if you have completed it.
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