The Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) is experiencing an SA国际影视传媒渦nprecedented shortageSA国际影视传媒� of skilled health professionals that may lead to a sharp reduction in services.

CEO Erin Griffiths said in a news release on March 16 that high demand has led to vacant positions required to properly serve the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 healthcare needs.

SA国际影视传媒淩ecognizing the challenges and pressures of Covid-19 on healthcare providers both nationally and territorially, the HRHSSA is preparing for a significant impact to their workforce of 250 employees and possibly a temporary reduction of services to the communities we serve,SA国际影视传媒� Griffiths said. SA国际影视传媒淚n addition to experiencing staffing shortages for SA国际影视传媒榟ard-to-recruitSA国际影视传媒� positions such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses and family physicians, HRHSSA anticipates staffing shortages in a number of additional areas, including diagnostic services and social services over the next six months.SA国际影视传媒�

Griffiths said the skilled positions are in high demand across the country and that itSA国际影视传媒檚 common in healthcare to see shortages of staff.

The health authority continues to work on recruiting staff, she added, including working with the GNWT, placing advertisements on recruitment streams, providing a competitive compensation package and attending virtual conferences and job fairs.

Griffiths said HRHSSA has also worked with post-secondary institutions by hosting practicum placements and actively recruiting for staff at universities and colleges.