Ontario government develops three more programs in an effort to boost healthcare staffing
The province has launched three programs in hopes of attracting and retaining more health care staff.
This morning, Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced details of the Practice Ready Ontario program, the Clinical Scholar program and the Models of Care Innovation Fund.
The Practice Ready Ontario program looks to remove the requirement for internationally trained doctors to complete re-education programs in order to practice here.
Jones says this will add 50 new physicians by next year.
As well, $40 million has been invested in the Models of Care Innovation Fund, which will help hospitals and other healthcare organizations complete projects to improve service and care.
The province also looks to create mentorship opportunities for new graduates and internationally trained nurses.
Under the Clinical Scholar program, an experienced frontline nurse will be paired up with with a recent graduate or an internationally trained nurse, to act as a mentor.
"Our government is growing our health care workforce to make it easier for people to connect to the care they need for years to come," said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "These new initiatives will allow international physicians to work sooner, support experienced nurses to share their skills and knowledge, and explore innovative ways to grow our workforce for future generations."
This comes as "As of Right" rules take effect today, making Ontario the first province to allow medical professionals trained in other parts of Canada to start working here immediately, without registering at one of Ontario's health regulatory colleges.
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