New Brunswick Partners with Indonesia to Hire Skilled Health Workers
New Brunswick’s Strategic Move to Address Health-Care Staffing Shortages
In a significant step towards alleviating health-care staffing shortages, New Brunswick has entered into a pioneering Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indonesia. This agreement aims to recruit trained nurses and personal support workers, marking the first formal health-care recruitment initiative between an Indonesian entity and a Canadian province.
Key Elements of the MOU
The MOU between New Brunswick and Indonesia lays out a comprehensive framework for the recruitment and integration of Indonesian health-care professionals. Key support areas include:
- Foreign Qualification Recognition: Facilitating the smooth transition of candidates into Canadian licensing systems.
- Immigration Assistance: Aiding with visa processes and relocation.
- Employment Facilitation: Connecting recruits to potential employers within New Brunswick’s health-care network.
Impact on New Brunswick’s Health-Care System
Health Minister John Dornan emphasized the importance of this partnership in sustaining staffing levels at the province’s hospitals and long-term care facilities. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to attract skilled workers, with New Brunswick having already recruited over 1,300 internationally educated nurses since 2019. The new MOU bolsters these efforts by providing a reliable pipeline of skilled professionals.
Benefits for Indonesian Health-Care Professionals
For Indonesian workers, this agreement offers a valuable opportunity to gain international experience, contributing to professional growth in a supportive and welcoming environment. Dwi Setiawan Susanto, from Indonesia’s Ministry of Migrant Workers Protection, highlighted the benefits of this collaboration, noting the professional development opportunities it presents for Indonesian health-care workers.
A Model for Future Collaborations
This partnership not only addresses immediate staffing needs but also aligns with Canada’s wider health-care recruitment strategy. By streamlining the integration of internationally educated professionals, the MOU supports New Brunswick’s Population Growth Strategy, aimed at attracting and retaining skilled workers.
Conclusion
The New Brunswick–Indonesia MOU is a milestone in global health-care collaboration, offering a sustainable model for workforce development. As the province continues to innovate in recruitment and training, this agreement sets a precedent for inclusive and effective health-care staffing solutions, benefiting both regions involved.
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