Information for UNA members affected by wildfires

United Nurses of Alberta stands ready to do everything we can to support nurses affected by wildfires in a number of Alberta communities, including Boyle, Grande Prairie, Redwater, and Thorhild County. UNA will support members as they continue to provide the best patient care possible under these challenging circumstances.

The well-being of nurses and their patients is UNA’s top priority. UNA encourages nurses affected by the wildfires to seek assistance through their Employer’s provided support programs.

Alberta Health Services has Wildfire Resources for people impacted by the wildfire evacuations and a list of Frequently Asked Questions for Employees of AHS, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta and Alberta Precision Laberatories.

The AHS Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a free and confidential service available 24/7 to support employees and their families. Please visit homeweb.ca or call 1-877-273-3134 for support. The program offers Crisis Management Services, EFAP Counselling Services, Life Smart Services and more.

For non-emergency health advice, including information on your healthcare options, call Health Link at 811.

Experiencing an evacuation can be stressful and overwhelming. If you need to talk, call the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 or Health Link at 811.

UNA members with any questions or concerns about how this ongoing situation is impacting their workplace should contact their UNA local executive or Labour Relations Officer at 1-800-252-9394.

Additional resources:

• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Alberta Wildfire information
• Alberta Wildfire Dashboard
• Download the Alberta Wildfire App