"The climate of chicane that has been delayed for five years" - Yves Bolduc

"The climate of chicane that has been delayed for five years" - Yves Bolduc According to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Yves Bolduc, the Outaouais is one of the most advantageous to work. But recruitment is difficult because of internal conflicts at the time of the merger of two hospitals. "The climate of chicane that has been delayed for five years," he said when asked about the difficulties of recruiting despite the special status and beauty of the region. A folder that the minister knows well since he was involved in the case as trustee. He recalled that he worked one year in hospital in Hull and one year in hospital in Gatineau. The working climate is now very high income, he says, and the work being done to attract health professionals, but the previous situation of conflict has always an impact. And this is not the only reason, he adds. "The special status that the region has health should allow you to recruit more staff. But we can not recruit there not. There is a shortage of personnel in Quebec and is more pronounced in the region, particularly in specialty. " The latter believes that several steps must be taken to ensure more personal, starting with bonuses to convince retirees to continue their practice a few years. Measures are planned specifically for nurses. "The government will give incentives to young nurses who will start, $ 3,000 per year for the first three years. Those who are in place we will try to ensure a permanent position. " "But what is more favorable for you, the local training. We want to develop strategies for recruitment and retention in the long run, among other campus health. Because people who are trained locally are more likely to stay. " In terms of recruitment strategy, Yves Bolduc stressed the importance of immediately begin to approach young people who come in two or three years to successfully attract in Ottawa. Other measures in the region, Mr. Bolduc spoke of the establishment in the coming months a clinic appointment for the taking of blood, as it exists elsewhere