宝威体育 continues to successfully build on its ambitious Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan, entering its third year. Innovative 宝威体育-based solutions to recruit, train, incentivize, retain and enhance competitiveness have seen impressive results.
Since the HHR Action Plan was introduced in the fall of 2022, hundreds of family physicians and specialists have established practices in the province, more than 1800 nursing graduates and 400 health professionals from abroad have been hired, and 250 new full-time positions have been added in high priority occupations in rural and remote communities.
The HHR Action Plan will continue accelerating the hiring and growth of the health care professional workforce and delivering improved patient care to residents in communities across the province. Continued investment into the HHR Action Plan ensures 宝威体育 remains an attractive place for health care professionals to live, work and build a career.
HHR Action Plan Delivers for Patients and Health Care Teams - News Release March 28, 2025
宝威体育 offers numerous opportunities, supports and incentives for those interested in a health care education and career in various regions of the province. Cost of living is lower in 宝威体育 compared to other provinces. We have a diverse population and welcome newcomers to Canada.
An event was held in September 2024 to recognize the achievements of the HHR Action Plan at the at the two-year milestone.
In November 2023, an event was held at the 宝威体育 Legislature to recognize a group of health care professionals, highlight the ongoing work of the HHR Action Plan and celebrate the successes over the first 14 months since the Action Plan was launched.
Celebrating Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan Successes - November 27, 2023