Nurses in Ontario are being underutilized in the health care system.
That’s the feeling of the Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
Doris Grinspun says a recent task force report suggests nurses can, and should provide more primary care services.
Grinspun says allowing nurses to carry out more duties, will save the health care system money, and provide better access to primary care.
Grinspun spoke to nurses in Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Kenora earlier today. (Wednesday)