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SA国际影视传媒 obtained a copy of a seven-second TikTok video as well as accompanying photos that depict contract nurses commenting on being idle.

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In November, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) announced that delivery services for expecting mothers would be suspended due to a staffing shortage between Dec. 10 and Feb. 21. Exceptions would be made for emergency deliveries.

Pregnant women have subsequently been diverted to Edmonton for birthing services.

Sources tell SA国际影视传媒 that the people in the visual media in question are contract nurses from outside of the territory, and that regular nursing staff are not happy about how the pictures reflect on the local workforce.

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The NTHSSA stated last week it is aware of the video and photos and that the issue has been dealt with.

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Maguire said the health authority canSA国际影视传媒檛 speak to specific human resources matters but assured that the issue received a response from the employer.

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As of this week, the hospital was still not able to provide full services on the obstetrics unit however the health authority is still working toward having it fully functioning to meet the Feb. 21 deadline, Maguire said.