Sask. gov’t says search for health-care workers generating interest in Philippines
The Saskatchewan government says more than 3,500 applications have been received from the Philippines through the Saskatchewan Health Human Resources Action Plan.
The government announced that total Monday, three days after revealing nearly 400 applications had been received from unlicensed, internationally educated Saskatchewan and/or Canadian residents.
Saskatchewan is looking to add 1,000 workers to its health-care system under the plan, which was unveiled in early September.
A media release Monday said the Saskatchewan Health Authority has extended job offers to 11 Continuing Care Assistants from the Philippines. A health-care recruitment mission to the Philippines is being planned for later this fall to discuss available work opportunities in the province.