Canary Islands' Emergency Service Nursing Posts

Overview

The Canary Islands’ health authorities have announced the creation of specific nursing posts for the Emergency Service at the Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria.

Purpose

This move aims to:

• Address staffing challenges caused by previous policy changes that reduced recognition of emergency nursing as a specialized service.
• Prioritize experienced nurses and auxiliaries when filling temporary or substitute positions.

Requirements for Applicants

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• At least 100 hours of theoretical-practical training in emergency settings, or
• Recent hands-on experience.

Benefits

This new process will:

• Streamline the selection, allowing personnel with proven skills to join emergency shifts faster.
• Enhance patient safety and care quality.
• Reduce staff turnover.
• Improve continuity.

Goals

The initiative aims to ensure that urgent care receives the expert attention it needs, especially during:

• Night shifts
• Weekends
• Holiday periods

Broader Context

This move is part of broader efforts to:

• Bolster healthcare resilience.
• Ensure all patients receive timely, safe, and high-quality emergency treatment.