Confused in Alberta

[shine123]

I have just started working casual on a unit in the Calgary Health Region. I had a line on a different unit, but let it go after maternity leave, (mistake). I was hoping I would get a line after working casual to try to get better hours, and at the same time, try a different area of nursing. About 2 weeks after that, the hiring freeze happened. As everyone knows there are hardly any lines, part or full time, available at all. I am a single mom, and these casual hours have been terrible for trying to manage child care and work. I have an opportunity to work outside of the region 6 hours per day (dayshift), although it is a job that I would not normally consider for myself, still in nursing though. I have also considered moving back to Saskatchewan. Not sure what is the best, or if I should just stay within the region. Any advice?

[5cats]

Very difficult to give advice. Just know that SK is still hiring, don't know for how long, but economy is still relatively good there.

I mean how are your ties in Alberta? There was certainly a reason why you moved there?

good luck

5cats

[nosyzeke]

:twocents:For what it's worth, LPN'S are paid better in sask and yes you are able to find positions....not to mention that we do have some exellent nursing managers on staff in Regina. I graduated the LPN course and lived in Calgary until the cost of living became too much. All I can say is this .....do what you need to do for your family, at the end of the day that is all that matters...family 1st.