Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Our front line nurses are the experts. Why does it take union leadership being in the room to get action?” — Yvette Coffey

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New episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out out now 🎙️
RNU President Yvette Coffey on safety, staffing, and why nurses are saying “enough is enough.”
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New episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out out now 🎙️
RNU President Yvette Coffey on safety, staffing, and why nurses are saying “enough is enough.”
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RNU congratulates Premier-designate Tony Wakeham and the PC Party on their election victory.

President Yvette Coffey says RNU looks forward to working with the new government to turn commitments into action.

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N.L. long-term care needs more nurses, who need more time with residents – The Independent Only the NDP and PCs are committed to improving nurse-to-patient ratios

Safe staffing saves lives.
N.L.’s long-term care system needs more nurses — and nurses need more time with residents.
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🗳️ It’s Election Day in Newfoundland & Labrador!

Your voice matters — make it count. Visit Elections NL to find your polling station, and visit rnunl.ca to see where the parties stand on issues that matter to nurses and health care.

#NLVotes #ExpertCare

Scrubbed In and Speaking Out: Election Series is here.

RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Tony Wakeham, Jim Dinn, and Krista Lynn Howell for candid conversations about the future of nursing and the public health care system.

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Thousands don’t have access to primary care.

A permanent NP funding model would allow NPs to set up clinics where they’re needed most.

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#NPsLead

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

Rural and remote communities deserve consistent care too.

Will the next government expand the travel locum program?

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#RuralCare

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
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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

When one nurse has too many patients, care suffers.

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

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#SafeStaffing

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.

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#RespectNurses #CollectiveAction

💪 “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.

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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.

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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

“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.

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🎙️ 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.

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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

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

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

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

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?

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#YourUnionYourVoice

🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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.

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#NLPolitics #Healthcare

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.

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

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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

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.
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