Janet Hazelton, president of the Nova Scotia Nurses' Union, said this summer marks the worst staffing shortage she has witnessed in 30 years. And Nova Scotia Health isn't disputing those facts. Stevenson says ideally, Nova Scotia Health would like to operate at 85 per cent maximum. Nova Scotia Health is also focusing on staffing emergency departments. A labour management committee is being formed between the unions and Nova Scotia Health to discuss how best to fill nursing positions in the short term.

Source: CBC News July 16, 2021 09:00 UTC