Nurses at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt, BC rallied for better security and staffing due to staff shortages and safety concerns.

Nurses at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt, BC rallied for better security and staffing. They highlighted staff shortages and safety concerns, with two incidents occurring at the hospital recently. The BC Nurses Union criticized Interior Health for ignoring their demands for increased security. The hospital's emergency department was closed 19 times in 2023 and twice in 2024 due to staffing challenges.

April 17, 2024
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