Who Are The SLNA
The St. Lucia Nurses Association seeks to be a dynamic, vibrant and visible organization.
The mission of SLNA is to enhance the professional development, sustain the socio-economic welfare of its members and ensure the provision of quality care for clients and customers.
SLNA was establish 1947 and was registered as a professional organization in1949. In 1975, SLNA gained bargaining rights when it became a registered Trade Union with its objectives being to protect and defend the rights of nurses. In 1976 SLNA got international recognition when it became a member of the International Council of Nursing (ICN).
- Educate its members through workshop/conferences.
- Bargain for the socioeconomic welfare of its members.
Membership in the St. Lucia Nurses Association is open to all Registered Nurses, Registered Specialist Nurses and Nursing Assistants in or out of the state of St. Lucia, unrestricted by race, colour, religion, sex, political, religious or social affiliation nurses.
- Representation at all levels bargaining, negotiation and fringe benefits, working condition, salary etc.
- Continuing Education
- Book Allowance for members children
- Group Insurance and other benefits
Locally:
- St. Lucia Trade Union Federation
Regionally:
- Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNO)
Internationally:
- Caribbean Nursing Federation (CNF)
- International Council of Nursing (ICN)