Official Bulletin - Call for Specific Emergency Department Nurse and Nursing Assistant Positions at Gran Canaria's Dr. Negrín University Hospital
Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín University Hospital Emergency Department Staffing Initiative
Background
The Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín University Hospital has recognized the urgent need to create specialized nursing and nursing assistant positions within its Emergency Department. Due to high pressure, quick decision-making demands, and complex care requirements, staffing these roles with qualified personnel is crucial to maintaining safety and quality of care.
Recent changes, including the removal of the Emergency Service from the 'special service' status, have made it more difficult to fill these roles with appropriately experienced staff, leading to higher turnover and increased training burdens for existing personnel.
Plan of Action
- The hospital plans to establish specific positions for nurses and nursing assistants.
- Prioritizing those already on official and supplementary employment lists who meet the necessary experience and training criteria.
Goals
- Reduce staff burnout.
- Ensure continuous, expert patient care.
- Improve shift coverage, especially during nights, weekends, and vacations.
Application and Selection
- Eligible personnel from the existing lists are invited to apply to be prioritized for temporary and replacement staffing in the Emergency Department.
- Emphasizes transparency through clear procedures for application, validation of experience and training, and resolution processes.
Overall Objectives
The initiative seeks to retain talent, enhance emergency care professionalism, and adapt staffing models to the hospital’s critical environment during these challenging times.