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Health care professionals, including members of the Health Sciences Association of B.C. (HSABC/NUPGE), have stepped up by asking how they can help their colleagues deliver health in affected regions.
Vancouver (23 Aug. 2017) — In communities across British Columbia, thousands of people are suffering the province's worst forest fire season in many years.
B.C. establishes registry to match qualified staff with communities
Health care professionals, including members of teh Health Sciences Association of B.C. (HSABC/NUPGE), have stepped up by asking how they can work to help their colleagues deliver health in affected regions.
The Ministry of Health, working with HealthLink BC, has responded by creating a Health Provider Registry. The Registry will help health authorities match qualified staff who want to help with the communities needing their help. It’s open to all B.C. regulated or registered health care providers. Full-time, part-time and casual staff from all health authorities, including the regional health authorities and Provincial Health Services Authority are all able to register.
HSABC/NUPGE members will be compensated at your current salary level during deployment. There will be no interruption of benefits, vacation or seniority as a result of deployment. Any hours worked beyond your normal shift, including overtime, will be processed after your deployment ends and will be included in future pay periods.
If members are interested in helping out, they will need an email approval from their supervisor, then provide this by email to the designated contact person for your health authority.
For more information, go to the union's website to read Frequently Asked Questions. Members will also find contact information for the health authories on the site.