Ontario Nurses’ Association Celebrates Nursing Week
9 May 08 -- The President of the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) will join our front-line nurses in celebrating Nursing Week as she crosses the province to attend events.Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN, will attend 16 Nursing Week 2008 events in cities across the province. Also visiting ONA members will be Vice-President Vicki McKenna, RN and other board members.
“Nursing Week is such a great opportunity to celebrate our members' critical contributions to the health-care system,” says Haslam-Stroud. “Despite all the challenges our members face, they remain passionate about providing quality patient care, and deserve our thanks and our admiration. From May 12 to 18, nurses will be in the spotlight and we should all take the time to thank them for the work they do.”
Nursing Week activities for ONA members range from special luncheons and dinners to guest speakers and presentations.
ONA is celebrating 35 years of nursing advocacy – a proud past, a powerful future.
Ontario Nurses’ Association Celebrates Nursing Week
Toronto, 9 May 2008
Grey Bruce Public Health Nurses Heading to Conciliation
9 May 08 -- The 44 full- and part-time public health nurses working for the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit have filed to take their contract dispute to conciliation.The public health nurses – members of the Ontario Nurses' Association – have been without a contract since December 31, 2007.
“ONA and the employer remain far apart on issues around wages and benefits,” says co-Bargaining Unit President Helen Risteen, RN. “When we compare our contract with other Ontario health units, Grey Bruce nurses are in the bottom one-third in every aspect.”
Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN, President of ONA says, “Public health nurses are the foundation of health care in Ontario, and perform work that is vital to the health of the community. They deserve to be fairly compensated for the value they provide to all of us,” she said.
Public health nurses provide a range of health services in the community including health education and promotion, outbreak protection including flu and hepatitis vaccine clinics, and provide sexual health clinics and education .
Grey Bruce Public Health Nurses Head to Conciliation
Toronto, 9 May 2008
Street nurse is front line of health care
5 May 08 -- Registered nurse Doug Roy has a very special bedside manner - he is a street nurse, after all. But the secret of his success, as it is with any health-care professional, has been to build a relationship with his patients based on trust and respect.Risky work riles nurses
29 Apr 08 -- More than 100 registered nurses and other workers converged on City Hall yesterday to mark an annual Day of Mourning for those who have lost their lives on the job.May Day Rally
Modified Harassment, Mobbing and Bullying Workshop
In this workshop, the learner will:
- Identify non-code harassment behaviours in the workplace.
- Learn about ONA policies that provide: a) Assistance to targeted members and b) Awareness of behaviours that need correction.
- Identify resources designed to provide support for members.
- Identify steps representatives take to address non-code harassment.
This workshop is designed for Human Rights & Equity Representatives, ONA Representatives and Front-line ONA members.
Supporting Member with Addictions Workshop
One Day
This workshop replaces the Substance Abuse Workshop
In this workshop, the learner will:
- Identify signs of addiction and explain how to provide the members with representation starting at the Bargaining Unit level.
- Identify addictions as a disability covered under the Human Rights Code.
- Identify ONA policies to help guide the ONA representative in acting on behalf of the members with addictions.
- Identify resources available to representatives in supporting members with addictions, including LEAP.
- Develop heightened awareness in knowing how to handle these situations in their Bargaining Units and where to refer members for additional support.
This workshop is for ONA Representatives and Front-line members.
New Bargaining Unit President/Grievance Chair Checklist - 4 hr Workshop
4 Hours
In this workshop, the learner will:
- Review all required meetings as per ONA’s Constitution.
- Review Service Delivery Guidelines, with a special focus on the Grievance Process, Workload Complaint Process, Negotiations.
- Review communication pathways regarding governance matters and labour relations matters.
This workshop is designed for New Bargaining Unit Presidents and Grievance Chairs who are unable to enroll in one of the recommended workshops within a reasonable amount of time.