Nurse shortage forces closure of Spiritwood emergency centre

For the second time this month, the Spiritwood Collaborative Emergency Centre will close over the weekend due to staffing shortages.
The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is currently trying to fill two nursing positions at the facility, which is now operating with one full-time nurse and one part-time nurse. Spokesperson Doug Dahl said the last closure, over Oct. 8 and 9, was entirely due to the low staffing levels. The shortage is prompting a second closure for Oct. 14 and 15.
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