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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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Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nurses are stretched thin, but keep showing up with expert care. #NowMoreThanEver, we need action. 📢 Learn more: buff.ly/TeE7fP9
📩 Email [email protected] to share your story and add your voice.
#ExpertCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 1h

Patients are talking about the difference Nurse Practitioners make—care that’s timely, thorough, and holistic. This is the kind of care our public healthcare system needs right now.

Hear directly from patients in our latest blog: buff.ly/s9tUpYJ

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 3h

Rural and remote communities deserve consistent care too.

Will the next government expand the travel locum program?

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#RuralCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 18h

We’re excited to welcome Shannon Wade as Region 9 Representative!

Thank you to everyone who voted and to all who ran in the by-election. Your dedication helps keep RNU strong, connected, and member-driven.

#StrongerTogether #RNUNL
#ExpertCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 1d

Nursing students care for patients in our hospitals and clinics—but don’t get paid.

Shouldn’t they receive fair pay?

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#EqualPay

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 3d

When one nurse has too many patients, care suffers.

Will the next government commit to safe nurse-patient ratios?

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#SafeStaffing

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 6d

Collective action works. 💪

NLHS reversed its leave restriction after nurses spoke out — but being told after the fact is not consultation.

Frontline workers must be heard before decisions are made.

👉 tinyurl.com/muwtju6d

#RespectNurses #CollectiveAction

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Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 6d

💪 “I ended up on the floor with a patient on top of me.”
Yvette Coffey shares why she’s so passionate about workplace safety for nurses — and why the fight continues.

🎙️ Full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Check our Linktree in bio!

#ScrubbedIn #SpeakingOut #RNU

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 6d

RNU is demanding NL Health Services reverse its directive restricting nurses’ vacation during the CorCare go-live.

Rights can’t be stripped by memo.

Nurses are exhausted—respect the contract.

More: tinyurl.com/pu7h2axv

#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 6d

Nurses are working unsafe hours that put patients and nurses at risk.

Shouldn’t they have the same protections as pilots and truck drivers? See party positions: buff.ly/Gi6ggIM

#SafeCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 7d

“It all started when I was denied my wedding vacation…”
Hear how RNU President Yvette Coffey made her very first call to the union — and why it changed everything.

🎙️ Full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Check our Linktree in bio!

#ScrubbedIn #SpeakingOut #RNU

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️ Ep.1 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out is live!

Dan talks with RNU President Yvette Coffey about her nursing journey, union leadership & advocacy shaping NL health care.

Spotify | Apple | YouTube: buff.ly/TtSnsiP

#ScrubbedIn

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 9d

Today, on #NDTR, we honour Survivors of residential schools & their families.

At the CFNU Convention, nurses—including @RNUNL—joined in a historic apology & committed to reconciliation, truth, & action.

Nurses must ensure culturally safe, equitable care for all.

#TruthAndReconciliation

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 9d

Nurses Ask. Parties Answer.

RNU has released party responses to our election questionnaire on safe hours, nurse-patient ratios, ending agency reliance & more.

Full responses ➡️ tinyurl.com/yftys6zw

#ExpertCare #NLElection2025

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 12d

RNUNL is setting the standard in bargaining — member-driven, transparent, & focused on your priorities.

Check myRNU for updates, rankings, & how to add your input.

Every step forward counts.

#RNUBargaining

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 13d

The postal service is essential — especially in rural NL communities that rely on it for medications, supplies & connection.

RNU stands in solidarity with CUPW fighting cuts that threaten good jobs & public service.

#StrongerTogether

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 13d

We’re reviewing our brand & member experience — and we want your voice! 🗣️

Check your inbox for the RNU survey.

It takes ~15 min, is fully confidential, and you can enter a prize draw. Haven’t seen it?

Check junk/spam.

#YourUnionYourVoice

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 15d

🗳️ Nurses are asking tough but fair election questions — and we’ve put them to party leaders too. See the questions, use them at the doors, and check back as responses are posted.

🔗 rnunl.ca/advocacy/ele...

#RNU #Election2025 #StrongerTogether

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 22d

RNU is pleased to announce a new Private Agreement with NL Health Services – Central Zone. Effective Aug 13, 2025, this agreement will help address nursing shortages & improve access to care in rural & remote communities.

🔗 tinyurl.com/yeyp6kh2

#RNU #ExpertCare

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Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 23d

Gov’t broke its promise to complete the Nurse Practitioner Job Evaluation System before the election. 7+ months after RNU submitted all 9 forms, it’s still unfinished.

Nurse Practitioners deserve respect.

Read more: tinyurl.com/36b77bb9

#NLPolitics #Healthcare

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Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 23d

Gov’t outsourced Family Care Team intake to private nurses — closing 25–35 public nursing roles.

Yvette Coffey: “That’s money that came out of our public health-care system that could have been used toward RNs & NPs.” #ExpertCare

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Private nurses doing family care team intake takes roles away from public nurses, union says | CBC News

Work previously done by Newfoundland and Labrador's public sector nurses is now being done by nurses working with a private company, according to the province's registered nurses' union.

www.cbc.ca

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 26d

Over the past two days, branch executives from across Newfoundland and Labrador came together in Gander for our Council of Presidents.

Thank you to the Town of Gander for hosting us, and to Mayor Percy Farwell for his kind words and support for our profession.

#StrongerTogether #ExpertCare

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 26d

RNU, representing nearly 6,000 nurses & NPs, has delivered an election package to party leaders. Nurses want real plans for safe ratios, fair treatment & stronger public healthcare.

All responses will be shared. Nurses are paying attention.
🔗 tinyurl.com/yywkk5r6

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 26d

Halfway through the President’s Tour, RNs and NPs have delivered a clear message: enough is enough.

From unsafe staffing and excessive workloads to denied leave and forced overtime, nurses are standing up and demanding change.

tinyurl.com/8jvu7xmx

Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 27d

This morning in Gander, our Council of Presidents paused to remember September 11, 2001.

We honoured lives lost and the compassion shown here at home.

As nurses, we recommit to welcome, solidarity, and peace—today and every day.

#September11 #Gander #ExpertCare

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Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador @rnunl.bsky.social · 27d

Nursing leaders from all 43 RNU Branches are in Gander for our Council of Presidents—2 days of collaboration, solidarity & solutions to shape the future of nursing in NL.

Read more: tinyurl.com/45dzrhat