The Provincial government has made good on its ambitious campaign promise to hire 1000 new healthcare workers.
Since April 2024, the Manitoba government has hired more than 1,255 net new healthcare workers, including 138 physicians, 481 nurses, 386 healthcare aides, and 176 allied health workers.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the partnership with the Manitoba Nurses Union and the government has enhanced the travel nurse team to offer the flexibility that nurses have been seeking in the public system
in addition, The Minister was proud to note that issues of Security have also been addressed, as the government has funded 126 institutional safety officer (ISO) positions, with 96 already working at facilities throughout the province.
