Saskatchewan Union of Nurses

12/12/2025

Please take a listen to Bryce’s latest president’s check-in. It’s been a very busy fall and there is a lot to report. And, as always, please reach out anytime with your ideas and feedback.

12/12/2025

Yesterday, the following letter was sent to government calling for urgent action to end violence against nurses. This afternoon, SUN will meet with SHA leadership to discuss this critical issue and outline our clear calls for action. There is no place for violence in health care – ever.

** In light of yesterday’s cabinet shuffle, this same letter will also be sent to Saskatchewan’s new Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Ken Cheveldayoff.

12/11/2025

Violence at Regina General’s Emergency Department demonstrates just how pervasive this dangerous situation is for registered nurses and health teams. 1 in 10 Work Situation Reports in 2025 were related to violence and safety issues members faced – that’s 118 this year alone. We know it’s happening everywhere. Please share your story with YourVoice@SUN-nurses.sk.ca. Tomorrow, SUN meets with SHA leadership, where will once again call for immediate action.

Here’s what we have advocated for:

• Install metal detectors at all public entrances to prevent weapons from entering hospital grounds.
• Install additional security cameras for monitoring.
• Provide additional security to monitor and assist medical staff.
• Implement a policy to ensure patients are searched adequately before being admitted to the Emergency department.
• Allow a mechanism for nurses to flag patient charts for previous weapons or violence against staff.

12/09/2025

SUN President Bryce Boynton addressed the media about St. Paul's Hospital this week to make our position clear: violence is NOT a part of nursing and is NOT acceptable in a healthcare setting.

Sources: CBC Saskatchewan, CTV Saskatoon, Global Saskatoon

12/06/2025

We must never forget what December 6 means and how important it is to never stop pushing for action to end violence against women and girls.

Today, we remember the 14 young women whose lives were stolen by violent misogyny 35 years ago at the École Polytechnique.

Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

URGENT READ!! Violence is NOT part of the job!!

These alarming and devastating Your Voice submissions from members were recently received. They are tragic evidence of the violence that SUN members face on a daily basis across the province when they show up to work.

Late last week there was an incident at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon where an individual showed up in the Emergency Department with a sawed off shotgun, other weapons, and multiple rounds of ammunition, and proceeded to make threats against the registered nurses and staff. Thankfully, the individual was contained and disarmed, but the outcome could have been a lot worse. This incident occurred while the facility continues to wait to have a metal detector installed as a partial attempt to address the multiple incidents of violence, harassment, and threats to safety that are regularly experienced by staff and patients in this facility. Rather than investing in that metal detector and putting the necessary safety mechanisms in place, a choice was made not to invest in the protections that could save lives, prevent further violent incidents in the workplace, and allow nurses to do their job of providing safe care to patients. Too often in healthcare, registered nurses and the rest of the healthcare team are left on their own to pick up the pieces when decision-makers fail to act. We are calling on government and the health authority to take urgent action and protect us. Give us the resources to work in a safe environment. Help us change this culture of violence rather than delaying or choosing not to invest in immediate solutions. Enough is enough. VIOLENCE IS NOT PART OF THE JOB.

12/04/2025

URGENT READ!! Violence is NOT part of the job!!

These alarming and devastating Your Voice submissions from members were recently received. They are tragic evidence of the violence that SUN members face on a daily basis across the province when they show up to work.

Late last week there was an incident at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon where an individual showed up in the Emergency Department with a sawed off shotgun, other weapons, and multiple rounds of ammunition, and proceeded to make threats against the registered nurses and staff. Thankfully, the individual was contained and disarmed, but the outcome could have been a lot worse. This incident occurred while the facility continues to wait to have a metal detector installed as a partial attempt to address the multiple incidents of violence, harassment, and threats to safety that are regularly experienced by staff and patients in this facility. Rather than investing in that metal detector and putting the necessary safety mechanisms in place, a choice was made not to invest in the protections that could save lives, prevent further violent incidents in the workplace, and allow nurses to do their job of providing safe care to patients. Too often in healthcare, registered nurses and the rest of the healthcare team are left on their own to pick up the pieces when decision-makers fail to act. We are calling on government and the health authority to take urgent action and protect us. Give us the resources to work in a safe environment. Help us change this culture of violence rather than delaying or choosing not to invest in immediate solutions. Enough is enough. VIOLENCE IS NOT PART OF THE JOB.

11/24/2025

This week we celebrate Canada’s nursing students! We want to recognize all the hard work you’re putting in today to keep our health system moving forward for generations to come. Thank you 🙏. We cannot wait to welcome you into the SUN family.

✨ National Nursing Students’ Week 2025 ✨
Theme: VITAL TO OUR SYSTEMS

Every November, CNSA proudly celebrates the passion, resilience, and impact of nursing students across Canada. This year’s theme highlights what we already know: nursing students are the pulse that keeps healthcare moving forward.

Just like vital signs guide patient care, we are the vital signs of the future of nursing, proof that our systems are alive, learning, and growing stronger. From classrooms to clinicals, late-night studying to early-morning shifts, we show up with purpose, courage, and heart.

We are not just part of the system—
we are vital to it. 💙

11/11/2025

Today, November 11, we remember all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and honour those who continue in service to our country. Lest We Forget.

11/10/2025

This week we celebrate Nurse Practitioners (NP) and their undeniable value in improving both access to health services and the health outcomes of individuals and communities everywhere. Nurse Practitioners are a BIG part of the solution to building a strong, sustainable health system.

Happy NP Week!

11/07/2025

As a psychiatric liaison nurse in children’s emergency, it’s really “tough to go home” some days after the things you hear and witness. “As a Registered Nurse you’re trusted to use your knowledge and skills to care for people on their worst days when they have nowhere else to turn and don’t know what to do.” – Holly, RN.