Happy Victoria Day long weekend! Before celebrating, we want to recognize and thank all nurses and health care workers who continue to provide care throughout the holidays. Your commitment ensures people across our province stay healthy and safe—today and every day. #ExpertCare

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia At the heart of democracy is inclusion. When marginalized groups are excluded, democracy falls short. Today, the RNU recognizes the progress made in advancing equality in Canada and around the world.

Every nurse deserves a safe workplace—and a system that supports them. 🎧 buff.ly/AP1nUSo 📺 buff.ly/r7m0uH9 #SafetyAndHealthWeek #ExpertCare

Violence is not part of the job. Every nurse deserves a safe workplace. 🎧 buff.ly/AP1nUSo 📺 buff.ly/r7m0uH9 #SafetyAndHealthWeek #ExpertCare

Over 80% experience workplace violence in health care—but far fewer report it. That’s a safety issue. 🎧 buff.ly/AP1nUSo 📺 buff.ly/r7m0uH9 #SafetyAndHealthWeek #ExpertCare

As CFNU President Linda Silas said to CTV News, retention bonuses help but are not the sustainable solution nurses and our health care system need. In New Brunswick & across Canada, safe staffing levels & preventing violence against HCWs are key to fixing the nursing shortage. ➡️ tinyurl.com/3whnjuwm

The RNU is joining with the Provincial Government, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions in calling on the federal government to continue negotiations to establish a pharmacare plan. CFNU Pharmacare Now! buff.ly/MVBeNV4

May 5 is Red Dress Day. Today, we honour the lives and legacies of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. We stand in solidarity with the families and communities who continue to seek justice, healing, and meaningful change.

Safety in health care isn’t just physical—it’s workload, fatigue, and psychological safety. As we mark #SafetyAndHealthWeek, we’re looking at the full picture. 🎧 buff.ly/AP1nUSo 📺 buff.ly/r7m0uH9 #ExpertCare

This year, during Canadian Mental Health Week (May 4–10), RNU is joining the Canadian Mental Health Association in inviting people across Canada to come together. Because connection strengthens mental health. #ComeTogetherCanada

Your voice matters. Help bring real frontline perspectives to MHAs. 🎥 30–60 sec video 🗓 Deadline: May 11 buff.ly/8cH68zY #SafeStaffingSaves

On International Workers’ Day, we recognize the global movement for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect in the workplace. Workers everywhere continue to advocate for dignity, equity, and the right to provide expert care and service without compromise. #InternationalWorkersDay

🚨 New Podcast Alert 🚨 OH&S In this episode, we explore what OH&S means in today’s health care system—and why it goes far beyond physical safety. Listen now on your preferred streaming platform: 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/r7m0uH9 🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/AP1nUSo 🍎Apple podcast: buff.ly/ZqlreLN

Safe Staffing Saves—patients, nurses, and our public healthcare system. Today’s budget includes three actions the Registered Nurses’ Union brought forward in our submission: · Provincial Travel Teams · Improved access to NPs for care · Paid placements for nursing students

Budget 2026 Must Deliver Safe Staffing and Real Healthcare Solutions Today, the Provincial Government releases Budget 2026. One thing must come first: safe staffing in every hospital, clinic, and long-term care home. Read more: tinyurl.com/4t3udup4

Thank you to all the members that sent in Collective Bargaining proposals. Your proposals shape our priorities! Scrubbed In and Speaking Out Episode 11 Streaming Now 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s #ScrubbedInandSpeakingOut

Healthcare should be something people can rely on. Right now, too many can’t. Safe staffing saves patients. Safe staffing saves nurses. Safe staffing saves healthcare. Email your MHA and call for real solutions: win.newmode.net/registerednu... #SafeStaffingSaves #ExpertCare

Collaboration is central to our work here at RNU! When it comes to advocating for our Nurse Practitioner members we work with the Newfoundland Labrador Nurse Practitioners Association because they are the experts. 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s

Safe staffing saves lives. Safe staffing saves careers. Safe staffing saves care. What does it save for you? 🎥 Share your story buff.ly/8cH68zY #SafeStaffingSaves

“Nurses know where the system is breaking — and we’re bringing forward practical solutions to fix it,” says RNU President Yvette Coffey. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians deserve a healthcare system they can rely on. Read more: tinyurl.com/ybdtepuc

Scrubbed In and Speaking Out Episode 11 Streaming Now This episode is all about engagement, leadership, and the power of member-driven advocacy. 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s #ScrubbedInandSpeakingOut

Representation matters. RNU is seeking leaders from all regions + executive roles. Visit MyRNU for details. Didn’t get the email? [email protected] Deadline: April 30

Scrubbed In and Speaking Out Episode 11 Streaming Now Board of Directors Nominations are open until April 30th. 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s

Convention is the supreme authority of the Registered Nurses Union. Scrubbed In and Speaking Out Episode 11 Streaming Now 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s #Convention #ScrubbedInandSpeakingOut

Friday, April 17, celebrate the anniversary of the Canada Health Act with cake! Share a photo of a cake online with a reminder that Canadian medicare is a true nation-building project and that this great Canadian achievement is in danger because of Alberta’s Bill 11. Learn more: bit.ly/41BA9DN

Your Voice at the Table! Scrubbed In and Speaking Out Episode 11 Streaming Now. Watch or stream on your preferred podcast platform! 📺 YouTube: buff.ly/u3MPMFy 🟢 Spotify: buff.ly/jKVu9yk 🍎 Apple: buff.ly/xwQVV3s

You don’t need board experience to lead. If you’re an RNU member in good standing, you can be nominated. Visit MyRNU for details. Didn’t get the email? [email protected] Deadline: April 30

We have solutions. Reinvest agency spending into a public, unionized travel team to strengthen staffing and care across the province. 🎧 Episode 10: YouTube: buff.ly/j8W26pO Spotify: buff.ly/qnjRo2T Apple: buff.ly/igFlqiY

Safe staffing isn’t just policy—it’s real impact. Safe staffing saves… what? We’re collecting short video testimonials from nurses across NL. 🎥 Submit yours 🗓 Deadline: May 11 buff.ly/8cH68zY #SafeStaffingSaves

When care is missed or delayed, everyone feels it. Short staffing leads to burnout, moral distress, and retention challenges. We need safe staffing. 🎧 Episode 10: YouTube: buff.ly/j8W26pO Spotify: buff.ly/qnjRo2T Apple: buff.ly/igFlqiY

Health care is more than treating illness. When nurses have time to care for the whole person, outcomes improve. That’s why safe staffing matters. 🎧 Episode 10: YouTube: buff.ly/j8W26pO Spotify: buff.ly/qnjRo2T Apple: buff.ly/igFlqiY

On World Health Day, we recognize the importance of working together for health and standing with science. Nurses play a key role in delivering evidence-based care. #WorldHealthDay #ExpertCare

Today, we mark the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We remember the lives lost and honour survivors. #Kwibuka #NeverForget

Your union needs your voice. Help guide decisions that impact nurses across NL. Visit MyRNU for details. Didn’t get the email? [email protected] Deadline: April 30 #ExpertCare

Happy Easter to those celebrating. As many spend time with loved ones, we recognize and thank nurses and healthcare workers working throughout the long weekend. #Easter #ExpertCare

Safe staffing saves. Lives. Resources. Our health care system. Episode 10 of *Scrubbed In and Speaking Out*: YouTube: buff.ly/j8W26pO Spotify: buff.ly/qnjRo2T Apple: buff.ly/igFlqiY

Today, we recognize Good Friday. A time of reflection for many across Newfoundland and Labrador. #GoodFriday

Safe staffing isn’t just policy—it’s real impact. Safe staffing saves… what? We’re collecting short video testimonials from nurses across NL. 🎥 Submit yours 🗓 Deadline: May 11 buff.ly/8cH68zY #SafeStaffingSaves

Full scope for Nurse Practitioners improves access to care. When Nurse Practitioners are supported to practise to their full scope, people get the care they need, sooner. Read more: tinyurl.com/2zd2hxe3 #ExpertCare

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Nurses support inclusive, individualized care for people on the autism spectrum. Respectful healthcare environments help ensure better outcomes for every patient. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #ExpertCare

Chag Pesach Sameach to those observing. Respecting cultural and religious observances is part of inclusive, patient-centred healthcare. #Pesach #Passover

The Canada Health Act Services Policy comes into effect today, rightly ensuring that medically necessary services are to be covered under provincial/territorial health insurance plans, whether provided by a physician or a nurse practitioner. Read more: nursesunions.ca/cfnu-applaud...

Safe staffing saves. Episode 10 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out breaks down how staffing impacts care, retention, and costs — and what needs to change in Budget 2026. 🎧 Listen: YouTube: buff.ly/j8W26pO Spotify: buff.ly/qnjRo2T Apple: buff.ly/igFlqiY

It is with great sorrow that members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of former politician, activist and global HIV/AIDS advocate Stephen Lewis. Read CFNU's full statement: nursesunions.ca/statement-on...

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. In health care, creating welcoming and inclusive environments is essential to ensuring that everyone receives safe, professional care. #TransDayOfVisibility #Inclusion #Respect

Today is National Indigenous Languages Day. Indigenous languages are central to culture and identity. We recognize the ongoing work to revitalize and strengthen these languages. #IndigenousLanguages

A new CFNU report outlines the economic benefits of Canada’s public health care system, including growth, jobs, investment, innovation and equality. Read the full report, authored by economist Jim Stanford: nursesunions.ca/new-report-o...

Yvette Coffey spoke with NTV News about RNU’s proposal to implement and fund the Provincial Travel Team NL. This made-in-NL solution strengthens rural and remote care, supports nurses, and keeps public dollars in the public system. #ExpertCare tinyurl.com/mpsjhxs6

President Coffey visited the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s on March 23, meeting with Branch 3 members alongside provincial leadership. These conversations help strengthen connection and solidarity across the profession. #ExpertCare

This Indigenous Nurses Day, join CFNU’s live session honouring Indigenous nurse pioneers, reflecting on the past of Indian Hospitals in Canada, and shedding light on how we can all work to uphold indigenous rights and decolonize health care on the path to reconciliation. RSVP: tinyurl.com/mtayrfd4