The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) says it will meet today with unions representing nurses at the Mount Hope Hospital, ahead of Friday’s planned silent protest.
Last weekend, the Authority denied claims of a chronic nursing shortage at the facility, a concern raised by the head of the TT Registered Nurses Association.
Chairman Dr. Tim Gopeesingh this morning confirmed that there are currently 893 staffed nursing positions, all of which are filled.
He said more than 300 vacancies for Enrolled Nursing Assistants were recently advertised to strengthen frontline capacity.
So far, he noted that 34 qualified applicants have been interviewed and are in the process of being appointed, with recruitment ongoing.
Around 40 acting head nurses are also being promoted, opening additional positions for other nurses.
Dr. Gopeesingh added that the board have also been meeting with senior nursing officials to review daily operational challenges and begin implementing agreed improvements.
