Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Representing over 5,800 registered nurses and nurse practitioners, the RNUNL advocates for quality healthcare and the advancement of the nursing profession.
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Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
Vice-President Kim Parsons and Region 9 Board Member Taylor Smith attended today’s Purple Ribbon Ceremony at Confederation Building. The lobby was filled to capacity as families, ministers, and community members honoured lives lost to gender-based violence.
#16Days
#16Days
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Vice-President Kim Parsons and Region 9 Board Member Taylor Smith attended today’s Purple Ribbon Ceremony at Confederation Building. The lobby was filled to capacity as families, ministers, and community members honoured lives lost to gender-based violence.
#16Days
#16Days
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – November 25
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
#NoExcuse
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/C1xZzHm
@unwomen
#16Days
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
#NoExcuse
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/C1xZzHm
@unwomen
#16Days
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | United Nations
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas,…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – November 25
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
#NoExcuse
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/C1xZzHm
@unwomen
#16Days
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
#NoExcuse
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/C1xZzHm
@unwomen
#16Days
Happy National Nursing Students' Week!
This week we are happy to celebrate the impact nursing students make on our public health care system.
@CNSA_AÉIC
#NNSW2025
This week we are happy to celebrate the impact nursing students make on our public health care system.
@CNSA_AÉIC
#NNSW2025
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy National Nursing Students' Week!
This week we are happy to celebrate the impact nursing students make on our public health care system.
@CNSA_AÉIC
#NNSW2025
This week we are happy to celebrate the impact nursing students make on our public health care system.
@CNSA_AÉIC
#NNSW2025
We’ve issued an RFP for a Collective Bargaining Public Awareness Campaign.
We’re seeking a Canadian creative agency to help build public support for a fair, retention-focused contract.
Deadline: Jan 10, 2026 – 5:00 PM NST
Details: buff.ly/OJ6dDTT
Submit to: [email protected]
#RFP #NL
We’re seeking a Canadian creative agency to help build public support for a fair, retention-focused contract.
Deadline: Jan 10, 2026 – 5:00 PM NST
Details: buff.ly/OJ6dDTT
Submit to: [email protected]
#RFP #NL
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’ve issued an RFP for a Collective Bargaining Public Awareness Campaign.
We’re seeking a Canadian creative agency to help build public support for a fair, retention-focused contract.
Deadline: Jan 10, 2026 – 5:00 PM NST
Details: buff.ly/OJ6dDTT
Submit to: [email protected]
#RFP #NL
We’re seeking a Canadian creative agency to help build public support for a fair, retention-focused contract.
Deadline: Jan 10, 2026 – 5:00 PM NST
Details: buff.ly/OJ6dDTT
Submit to: [email protected]
#RFP #NL
Today, we take a moment to honour the lives of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who have fallen victim to anti-transgender violence.
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today, we take a moment to honour the lives of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who have fallen victim to anti-transgender violence.
“Our members continue to carry a heavy load and have been clear for years about what isn’t working. This government’s commitment to take action is encouraging. We will be watching closely for follow-through, and we are ready to be strong partners in this work.”
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Nurses' union, PCs offer different interpretations of government's core staffing review commitments – The Independent
The province's Department of Health and Community Services did not confirm if it will use review launched by Liberals to implement system-wide staffing improvements
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November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“Our members continue to carry a heavy load and have been clear for years about what isn’t working. This government’s commitment to take action is encouraging. We will be watching closely for follow-through, and we are ready to be strong partners in this work.”
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theindependent.ca/news/nurses-...
This round of bargaining is 100% member-driven.
Your proposal helps decide what goes to the table.
Visit myRNU and share your ideas today.
#YourContractYourVoice
Your proposal helps decide what goes to the table.
Visit myRNU and share your ideas today.
#YourContractYourVoice
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This round of bargaining is 100% member-driven.
Your proposal helps decide what goes to the table.
Visit myRNU and share your ideas today.
#YourContractYourVoice
Your proposal helps decide what goes to the table.
Visit myRNU and share your ideas today.
#YourContractYourVoice
We’re proud to stand with our brothers and sisters from unions across Newfoundland and Labrador at the Newfoundland & Labrador federation of Labour Convention.
Yesterday’s rally was a powerful reminder of our collective voice.
#StrongerTogether #Solidarity
Yesterday’s rally was a powerful reminder of our collective voice.
#StrongerTogether #Solidarity
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We’re proud to stand with our brothers and sisters from unions across Newfoundland and Labrador at the Newfoundland & Labrador federation of Labour Convention.
Yesterday’s rally was a powerful reminder of our collective voice.
#StrongerTogether #Solidarity
Yesterday’s rally was a powerful reminder of our collective voice.
#StrongerTogether #Solidarity
Visit our Collective Bargaining Page in myRNU to read our latest updated analysis of your proposals!
Please continue to submit your proposals we want to hear from you!
#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare #CollectiveBargaining #YourContractYourVoice
Please continue to submit your proposals we want to hear from you!
#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare #CollectiveBargaining #YourContractYourVoice
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Visit our Collective Bargaining Page in myRNU to read our latest updated analysis of your proposals!
Please continue to submit your proposals we want to hear from you!
#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare #CollectiveBargaining #YourContractYourVoice
Please continue to submit your proposals we want to hear from you!
#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare #CollectiveBargaining #YourContractYourVoice
The RNU is welcoming the launch of the province-wide Core Staffing Review.
“For too long, our healthcare system has been working with outdated staffing assumptions that no longer reflect today’s realities” said Yvette Coffey, RNU President.
Read more:
tinyurl.com/56n3pm7a
“For too long, our healthcare system has been working with outdated staffing assumptions that no longer reflect today’s realities” said Yvette Coffey, RNU President.
Read more:
tinyurl.com/56n3pm7a
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The RNU is welcoming the launch of the province-wide Core Staffing Review.
“For too long, our healthcare system has been working with outdated staffing assumptions that no longer reflect today’s realities” said Yvette Coffey, RNU President.
Read more:
tinyurl.com/56n3pm7a
“For too long, our healthcare system has been working with outdated staffing assumptions that no longer reflect today’s realities” said Yvette Coffey, RNU President.
Read more:
tinyurl.com/56n3pm7a
As a Nurse Practitioner with a Family Care Team in St. John’s, Jessica Peddle provides primary care to hundreds of patients — from newborns to seniors.
As President of the NLNPA Jessica advocates for a stronger, more collaborative healthcare system.
🔗 Read her story in InTouch:
As President of the NLNPA Jessica advocates for a stronger, more collaborative healthcare system.
🔗 Read her story in InTouch:
Jessica Peddle — Leading with Purpose and Clarity - In Touch
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Jessica Peddle provides primary care at a Family Care Team in St. John’s, where she manages a roster of about 800 patients. Her clinic days are fully booked and span a…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As a Nurse Practitioner with a Family Care Team in St. John’s, Jessica Peddle provides primary care to hundreds of patients — from newborns to seniors.
As President of the NLNPA Jessica advocates for a stronger, more collaborative healthcare system.
🔗 Read her story in InTouch:
As President of the NLNPA Jessica advocates for a stronger, more collaborative healthcare system.
🔗 Read her story in InTouch:
Today on our podcast Yvette Coffey, President of RNU is joined by Jessica Peddle, Nurse Practitioner and President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Listen or watch on the links below!
📺 YouTube: buff.ly/Y4BDPNB
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/tRFZOiE
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/i7YOXqS
Listen or watch on the links below!
📺 YouTube: buff.ly/Y4BDPNB
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/tRFZOiE
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/i7YOXqS
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today on our podcast Yvette Coffey, President of RNU is joined by Jessica Peddle, Nurse Practitioner and President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Listen or watch on the links below!
📺 YouTube: buff.ly/Y4BDPNB
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/tRFZOiE
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/i7YOXqS
Listen or watch on the links below!
📺 YouTube: buff.ly/Y4BDPNB
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/tRFZOiE
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/i7YOXqS
From the Boer War through WWI & WWII to Korea, Afghanistan & beyond — NL nurses have always answered the call, standing with soldiers on the front lines.
As we honour those who gave their lives, we also remember those who cared for them. 🌺
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember
As we honour those who gave their lives, we also remember those who cared for them. 🌺
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From the Boer War through WWI & WWII to Korea, Afghanistan & beyond — NL nurses have always answered the call, standing with soldiers on the front lines.
As we honour those who gave their lives, we also remember those who cared for them. 🌺
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember
As we honour those who gave their lives, we also remember those who cared for them. 🌺
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember
“The best job I’ve ever had.”
After more than 30 years in nursing, Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg has found a renewed sense of professional freedom and leadership in her role as an NO.
Read Paula’s inspiring story in InTouch:
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After more than 30 years in nursing, Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg has found a renewed sense of professional freedom and leadership in her role as an NO.
Read Paula’s inspiring story in InTouch:
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“The Best Job I’ve Ever Had”: Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg on Finding Fulfilment in Care - In Touch
When Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg walks into a patient’s room at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, she brings more than a stethoscope and chart — she brings consistency, compassion, and a human…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“The best job I’ve ever had.”
After more than 30 years in nursing, Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg has found a renewed sense of professional freedom and leadership in her role as an NO.
Read Paula’s inspiring story in InTouch:
🔗
After more than 30 years in nursing, Nurse Practitioner Paula Stagg has found a renewed sense of professional freedom and leadership in her role as an NO.
Read Paula’s inspiring story in InTouch:
🔗
Last week, RNU President Yvette Coffey, RN, met with Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Premier Tony Wakeham to sign a proclamation officially recognizing Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9–15.
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Last week, RNU President Yvette Coffey, RN, met with Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Premier Tony Wakeham to sign a proclamation officially recognizing Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9–15.
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
November 9-15 is Nurse Practitioner week. Each year we celebrate Nurse Practitioners and the valuable role they play in our Health Care system.
There is an NP for that!
Today, we honour the Indigenous veterans who demonstrated extraordinary courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
Their contributions and bravery have often gone unrecognized, yet their legacy continues to inspire.
We remember and give thanks to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.
Their contributions and bravery have often gone unrecognized, yet their legacy continues to inspire.
We remember and give thanks to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today, we honour the Indigenous veterans who demonstrated extraordinary courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
Their contributions and bravery have often gone unrecognized, yet their legacy continues to inspire.
We remember and give thanks to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.
Their contributions and bravery have often gone unrecognized, yet their legacy continues to inspire.
We remember and give thanks to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.
The NP Difference!
Nurse Practitioners are making a difference right here in Newfoundland and Labrador!
If fully embraced by government their role could bring even greater benefits to our health-care system.
There’s an NP for that!
👉 tinyurl.com/vmvuech4
Nurse Practitioners are making a difference right here in Newfoundland and Labrador!
If fully embraced by government their role could bring even greater benefits to our health-care system.
There’s an NP for that!
👉 tinyurl.com/vmvuech4
Why nurse practitioners are key to fixing Newfoundland and Labrador’s primary care crisis
Newfoundland and Labrador is facing a primary care crisis. With a major shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners across the country, the situation is urgent and demands real solutions.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The NP Difference!
Nurse Practitioners are making a difference right here in Newfoundland and Labrador!
If fully embraced by government their role could bring even greater benefits to our health-care system.
There’s an NP for that!
👉 tinyurl.com/vmvuech4
Nurse Practitioners are making a difference right here in Newfoundland and Labrador!
If fully embraced by government their role could bring even greater benefits to our health-care system.
There’s an NP for that!
👉 tinyurl.com/vmvuech4
We’re hiring a Labour Relations Officer to support 5,800 RNs & NPs across NL.
Help us advocate for fairness, collaboration & better workplaces.
📍 St. John’s, NL
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/WnNMi8E
#RNU #ExpertCare #UnionJobs
Help us advocate for fairness, collaboration & better workplaces.
📍 St. John’s, NL
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/WnNMi8E
#RNU #ExpertCare #UnionJobs
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’re hiring a Labour Relations Officer to support 5,800 RNs & NPs across NL.
Help us advocate for fairness, collaboration & better workplaces.
📍 St. John’s, NL
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/WnNMi8E
#RNU #ExpertCare #UnionJobs
Help us advocate for fairness, collaboration & better workplaces.
📍 St. John’s, NL
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/WnNMi8E
#RNU #ExpertCare #UnionJobs
We’re excited to welcome Jay Neville as RNU’s new Director of Labour Relations!
Jay brings over 20 years of legal experience in labour and employment law.
Learn more about his background: buff.ly/zWP8tbJ
#RNU #ExpertCare
Jay brings over 20 years of legal experience in labour and employment law.
Learn more about his background: buff.ly/zWP8tbJ
#RNU #ExpertCare
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’re excited to welcome Jay Neville as RNU’s new Director of Labour Relations!
Jay brings over 20 years of legal experience in labour and employment law.
Learn more about his background: buff.ly/zWP8tbJ
#RNU #ExpertCare
Jay brings over 20 years of legal experience in labour and employment law.
Learn more about his background: buff.ly/zWP8tbJ
#RNU #ExpertCare
We’re proud to support the Kids Eat Smart Foundation! 🍎
Good nutrition fuels learning and health for kids across NL.
Donate today to help keep breakfast programs running strong: www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/
#ExpertCare #KidsEatSmart
Good nutrition fuels learning and health for kids across NL.
Donate today to help keep breakfast programs running strong: www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/
#ExpertCare #KidsEatSmart
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We’re proud to support the Kids Eat Smart Foundation! 🍎
Good nutrition fuels learning and health for kids across NL.
Donate today to help keep breakfast programs running strong: www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/
#ExpertCare #KidsEatSmart
Good nutrition fuels learning and health for kids across NL.
Donate today to help keep breakfast programs running strong: www.kidseatsmart.ca/donate-now/
#ExpertCare #KidsEatSmart
Atlantic Nursing Leaders Urge Governments to Back Sustainable, Public Solutions for Healthcare
Read more at the link
tinyurl.com/4n9ee8r5
Read more at the link
tinyurl.com/4n9ee8r5
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Atlantic Nursing Leaders Urge Governments to Back Sustainable, Public Solutions for Healthcare
Read more at the link
tinyurl.com/4n9ee8r5
Read more at the link
tinyurl.com/4n9ee8r5
Reposted by Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador
CFNU is encouraged by capital funding for health infrastructure and supports for IENs promised in Budget 2025. While Canada’s nurses support these efforts, the budget ignored the urgent need for nurse retention & recruitment and did not offer any new funding for pharmacare agreements. (1/2) #cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
CFNU is encouraged by capital funding for health infrastructure and supports for IENs promised in Budget 2025. While Canada’s nurses support these efforts, the budget ignored the urgent need for nurse retention & recruitment and did not offer any new funding for pharmacare agreements. (1/2) #cdnpoli
If it’s not submitted, it can’t be negotiated.
Every idea counts — from pay to staffing to benefits.
Visit myRNU to see current member priorities and learn how to take part.
Watch your inbox for updates!
#YourContractYourVoice #CollectiveBargaining
Every idea counts — from pay to staffing to benefits.
Visit myRNU to see current member priorities and learn how to take part.
Watch your inbox for updates!
#YourContractYourVoice #CollectiveBargaining
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If it’s not submitted, it can’t be negotiated.
Every idea counts — from pay to staffing to benefits.
Visit myRNU to see current member priorities and learn how to take part.
Watch your inbox for updates!
#YourContractYourVoice #CollectiveBargaining
Every idea counts — from pay to staffing to benefits.
Visit myRNU to see current member priorities and learn how to take part.
Watch your inbox for updates!
#YourContractYourVoice #CollectiveBargaining
“Every worker deserves a safe workplace — physically and psychologically.”
RNU President Yvette Coffey talks about the rise in injuries
Listen:
YouTube buff.ly/UJD5xVQ
Spotify buff.ly/wmJNxM7
Apple buff.ly/TcNF4YT
#ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut #ExpertCare #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RNU
RNU President Yvette Coffey talks about the rise in injuries
Listen:
YouTube buff.ly/UJD5xVQ
Spotify buff.ly/wmJNxM7
Apple buff.ly/TcNF4YT
#ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut #ExpertCare #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RNU
November 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“Every worker deserves a safe workplace — physically and psychologically.”
RNU President Yvette Coffey talks about the rise in injuries
Listen:
YouTube buff.ly/UJD5xVQ
Spotify buff.ly/wmJNxM7
Apple buff.ly/TcNF4YT
#ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut #ExpertCare #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RNU
RNU President Yvette Coffey talks about the rise in injuries
Listen:
YouTube buff.ly/UJD5xVQ
Spotify buff.ly/wmJNxM7
Apple buff.ly/TcNF4YT
#ScrubbedInAndSpeakingOut #ExpertCare #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RNU