Happy Friday everyone!

It’s been a full house and full demand around here lately, so I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge it. Thank you to everyone who continues to work, pick up shifts, and show up for each other. It definitely doesn’t go unnoticed!

Education Day Sign-Up

The Education Day sign-up sheet is up! Please sign up for your preferred date by September 18th.

Once sign-up is closed, we’ll do some schedule Tetris (with a little help from Staff Scheduling!) and get the Education Days entered into your schedules.

If you won’t be working over the next week, feel free to email Kelly with your preferred date.

We have 8 Education Days planned, with a maximum of 20 spots per day:

• Monday, October 26

• Thursday, October 29

• Monday, November 2

• Friday, November 6

• Monday, November 9

• Thursday, November 12

• Monday, November 16

• Friday, November 20

Positions Available

There are positions available! If your temporary position is ending or you don’t currently own a line, please reach out to Kelly or Sharon.

Welcome to PIPD!

Orientation has officially started, and we’re excited to welcome 7 new nurses to PIPD! We’re happy to have you here and look forward to getting to know you all.

Social Corner

Kith & Kin Market is happening this weekend at Prairieland. Go say hello to Raegan and shop ’til you drop!

And don’t forget about the Forever Golden Walk on September 20th at 11:00 a.m. Check out the PIPD Social Page for details on how to sign up with the group.

RUH/JPCH Access Update

A quick update from our Site Lead Director regarding the College Drive construction and access to RUH/JPCH, effective September 7th:

• The intersection of Clarence Avenue and College Drive is now open to vehicle traffic, as are all four lanes of College Drive between the University Bridge and Hospital Drive.

• The exit from the University Bridge to Saskatchewan Crescent remains closed.

• University Drive northbound between Elliott Street and College Drive remains closed.

• Traffic leaving RUH can now turn right (westbound) toward the University Bridge and downtown, or left (eastbound) toward College Drive, Cumberland and Preston.

• Wiggins Road northbound into the University of Saskatchewan campus is accessible on a right-turn-in/right-turn-out basis. Left turns from College Drive onto Wiggins are not permitted.

• Wiggins Avenue south of College Drive remains closed to vehicles, but is open to pedestrians and other active transportation. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross College Drive at Wiggins and use the available active transportation routes through the area.

Have a great weekend, everyone!