SEIU Healthcare Nursing Division
The Only Service Union With a Dedicated Nursing Division
We’re proud to represent over 8,500 Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) – a diverse group of nurses from across the province who work in various healthcare settings.
Nursing Division Board
In 2024, Sandi Jones, a SEIU Healthcare member for almost 40 years and frontline registered practical nurse (RPN) in both the long-term care and hospital sectors.
Nursing Week 2024
SEIU Healthcare Executive Vice President Jackie Walker was at Queen’s Park to show our support for the Patient-to-Nurse Ratios for Hospitals Act, 2024, which would legislate safe nurse-to-patient ratios in Ontario.
Nursing Division President Sandi Jones was busy meeting nurses all across Ontario and so many of had your own special celebrations!
Check out our SEIU Nurse power!
Drive to $35 Success for LTC Workers
As part of the 2024 Central Nursing Home Arbitration Award, RPNs in central-negotiated homes will make over $35 per hour in September 2025!
We first launched our Drive to $35 and Safe Staffing campaign in 2023, but the fight isn’t over.
We’ll keep fighting to ensure all nursing jobs are good jobs, all RPNs make at least $35 per hour and all nurses have safe staffing levels.
READ THE AWARD
Axe The $400 CNO Tax On Nurses
SEIU Healthcare President Tyler Downey and Nursing Division President Sandi Jones sent a letter demanding an end to the $400 tax on nurses imposed on us by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
In the midst of a nursing shortage and rising costs, adding financial burdens on nurses only worsens the crisis. Nurses should not have to pay to work. We need to eliminate these barriers and provide the same support we offer our communities.
Over 1,300 signatures were collected in just two days in support of this cause. Join us in urging Premier Doug Ford and Ontario officials to axe the $400 tax on nurses.
Stay Protected On Us With Free PLP
SEIU Healthcare is the only union that provides free PLP Insurance to all our nurses in good standing.
PLP Insurance protects nurses against professional liability claims.
Supports nurses responding to the CNO if named in a complaint.
Provides College Prep to assist nurses in responding to the CNO to come to an early resolution during the CNO’s complaint process.
It’s never been more important for you to be protected. Since 2017, employers’ reports to the College of Nurses of Ontario have increased by over 500%
Fight for Safe Staffing with a Workload Review Form
When your working conditions compromise your ability to meet your CNO Standards, employer policy or when your ability to provide quality client care is compromised you should fill out a Workload Review Form.
When you fill out a WLRF, you are advocating for safer staffing that creates a safer workplace.
Advocating for a safe workplace will allow the people you care for to thrive and is crucial for protecting your nursing license in a healthcare environment that is constantly under-staffed, under-resourced and overloaded.