Scrubbed In and Speaking Out is the podcast of the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador. Hosted by Dan Williams with President Yvette Coffey and guests, we explore the issues shaping nursing and health care in our province. From safe staffing and mental health to the role of Nurse Practitioners and workplace safety, each episode highlights the challenges nurses face, the advocacy driving change, and the impact on patients and communities.
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Scrubbed In and Speaking Out is the podcast of the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador. Hosted by Dan Williams with President Yvette Coffey and guests, we explore the issues shaping nursing and health care in our province. From safe staffing and mental health to the role of Nurse Practitioners and workplace safety, each episode highlights the challenges nurses face, the advocacy driving change, and the impact on patients and communities.
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April 30, 2026
Episode 12: Scrubbed in and Speaking Out – Occupational Health and Safety
<p>In this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, we explore what Occupational Health and Safety really means in today’s health care system—and why it goes far beyond physical safety.</p><p>For nurses, workplace safety is shaped by a combination of factors: workload, staffing levels, workplace violence, fatigue, and the systems in place to support them. When these pressures build, they impact not only nurses, but the quality and safety of patient care. </p><p>In this conversation, we discuss: </p><p>Why Occupational Health and Safety extends beyond physical risk </p><p>The realities of workplace violence in health care </p><p>Why Incidents often go unreported—and why that matters </p><p>The role of documentation, and advocacy </p><p>Nurses’ rights, including the right to refuse unsafe work</p><p>How stronger systems and supports can improve safety for both nurses and patients</p><p> </p><p>Safety in health care doesn’t happen by chance. It requires investment, accountability, and systems designed to support the people delivering care every day. </p>
April 15, 2026
Your Voice at the Table
<p>In this episode we get caught up with President YvetteCoffey on a few issues and including the advocacy work RNU is doing on behalfof membership and the next steps for Collective Bargaining.</p><p>Plus, we look ahead to the 2026 Biennial Convention inCorner Brook and the upcoming Board of Directors elections—two keyopportunities for members to get involved and help set the direction of theunion.</p><p>This episode is all about engagement, leadership, and thepower of member-driven advocacy. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and followfor more conversations about nursing and the future of public health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.</p>
April 1, 2026
What does “safe staffing saves” actually mean?
<p>In Episode 10 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey breaks down how staffing levels impact everything in our health care system—from patient outcomes to nurse retention to overall system costs.</p><p>When nurses are working short, the consequences are immediate: increased workloads, delayed care, and growing pressure across the system. Over time, that leads to burnout, retention challenges, and a system that becomes more expensive to sustain.</p><p>This episode also explores solutions put forward in RNU’s Budget 2026 submission, including investing in the public system, reducing reliance on private agencies, and implementing a modern core staffing review.</p><p>The message is clear: <strong>safe staffing saves lives, saves resources, and strengthens our public health care system.</strong></p>
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