Neepawa welcomes nursing announcement

By Ken Waddell Neepawa BaNNer & press

Last week’s announcement about a Neepawa nurse training project for Neepawa was welcome news to Town of Neepawa CAO Colleen Synchyshyn. “We have been lobbying for months for this.

Once we knew Neepawa was getting a new hospital, we knew that there would be a shortage of staff. We have been lobbying government for accreditation of existing residents for health care and other occupations as well.”

Synchyshyn explained that the College of Nurses has very clear guidelines about building standards. The Town has been looking at several buildings but one in particular, the former RCMP station is subject to some planned changes. Synchyshyn said nothing is certain yet but it is hoped the former station can be upgraded to meet the needs of the new training course.

“We are looking at trying to have a building ready for late fall of 2023.” It is hoped that the course could start in early 2024 so that graduates would be available when the new hospital opens.