MPP's learning about what working in health care is like

The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Take Your MPP To Work Week is underway across the province.

42 elected officials, including Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli are taking part in the 17th annual event.

Fedeli will be working with nurses at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday.

The idea is to give politicians a behind the scenes look at the realities facing the health system.

“Take Your MPP To Work allows politicians to see the successes and challenges nurses face every day at their workplace,” says RNAO President Carol Timmings. “Through this experience, we hope MPPs are inspired to make healthy public policy decisions for Ontario’s health system.”

Premier Kathleen Wynne, PC leader Patrick Brown and NDP Health Critic France Gélinas are also taking part.

“Nurses are the backbone of the province’s health system and their knowledge and compassion are foundational to ensuring the people of Ontario are receiving the best care possible,” says RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun. “This is why it’s important we celebrate and share nurses’ expertise with politicians.”