WeRPN responds to Ontario nurses participating in DC rally

WeRPN has issued the following statement in response to news that two Ontario nurses travelled to Washington DC to participate in a rally promoting misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

WeRPN applauds Government Investment and Plan for Long-Term Care

Today, the government released further details about their plan to ensure Ontario seniors receive a minimum of four hours of direct care. This ambitious plan includes a historic investment of $1.9B annually to recruit and educate over 27,000 new PSWs, RPNs and RNs to care for LTC residents. In response to today's announcement, WeRPN issued the following statement.

As New Modelling Confirms ICU Cases Climbing Toward Devastating Levels, Health Organizations Re-issue Plea for Tougher Government Restrictions and Help from Each Ontarian

Given the alarming projected rise in hospitalizations outlined in today's modelling, and as the holiday season approaches, the association representing Ontario's hospitals and the professional associations representing the province's nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists are re-issuing our joint statement from earlier this week calling for immediate action.

RPNs join health partners in urging Ontarians to have a safe holiday season

As COVID-19 cases reach record highs and the pressure on our health system grows, RPNs and health colleagues are urging Ontarians to do their part and celebrate the holidays safely this year.

WeRPN Responds to the 2020 Ontario Budget

The Ontario Government 2020 Budget outlined investments and policies to respond to the ongoing pandemic and support the government’s recovery over the coming months. In response, WeRPN has issued the following statement:

WeRPN Applauds Government Commitment to Increase Direct Care for Long-Term Care Residents to Four Hours per Day

Today, the Ontario Government committed to enhancing the minimum standard of direct care for LTC residents. Read our statement.

WeRPN supports Bill 13- A Time to Care Act

WeRPN is pleased to see members of the Legislative Assembly support improved care for long-term care residents by voting in favour of Bill 13- A Time to Care Act on October 29th.

WeRPN responds to PSW wage enhancement

The government recently announced plans to enhance wages for PSWs across Ontario. We recognize the important & difficult work that our colleagues do and believe they deserve to be compensated fairly. However, this policy has left many RPNs under-supported for the essential role that they have been playing alongside PSWs in the fight against this pandemic.

WeRPN responds to CNO approval of motion to bring forward new regulation on RPN scope of practice

For the past several years, WeRPN has been a strong advocate for modernizing the existing regulatory framework governing RPN scope of practice to deliver improved access to timely care and better reflect current RPN knowledge and experience. Today, we are one step closer to realizing this important goal.

WeRPN statement in response to launch of Independent Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

The Ministry of Long Term Care announced the launch of an Independent Commission, led by Associate Chief Justice Frank N. Marrocco, Angela Coke and Dr. Jack Kitts to examine how COVID-19 spread within long-term care homes, the impact on residents, staff, and families, and the overall response by the province and other parties to prevent, isolate and contain the virus. In response, WeRPN has issued the following statement.