All references, articles, regulatory bodies, and data sources cited across the Medloc platform. Every claim is backed by verifiable evidence.
Regulatory body for RNs and NPs in New Brunswick. Responsible for registration, licensing, and public protection. Public nurse directory available for real-time licence verification.
Public Nurse DirectoryRegulatory body for Licensed Practical Nurses in New Brunswick. Maintains a public registry and requires LPNs to carry professional liability insurance.
Public LPN DirectoryNot-for-profit organization providing professional liability protection (PLP) to over 175,000 eligible nurses across Canada, including RNs and NPs. Offers legal advice, risk management education, and assistance with regulatory proceedings.
Phone: 1-800-267-3390
Platform note: Fees are typically included as part of provincial regulatory body annual renewal. CNPS also offers supplementary professional liability protection and business practice insurance (via BMS Group) for nurse practitioners.
Insurance brokerage providing professional liability insurance for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Lloyd Sadd rebranded to Navacord effective November 1, 2025. Headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta.
Platform note: LPNs in New Brunswick are required by ANBLPN to carry professional liability insurance. Navacord/Lloyd Sadd is the primary provider for ANBLPN members. Medloc's Insurance Vault feature stores and tracks policy certificates.
Business practice insurance program for Nurse Practitioners who operate independent practices, available through CNPS in partnership with BMS Group.
Platform note: Referenced for NP business liability coverage separate from clinical PLP.
Labour union representing registered nurses and nurse practitioners in New Brunswick. Advocates for safe staffing ratios, fair compensation, and improved working conditions. Part III nurses ratified a collective agreement including $5,000 and $10,000 retention payments.
Phone: 506-453-0829
Platform note: NBNU's advocacy for safe staffing ratios and anti-agency-reliance positions directly inform Medloc's Safe Staffing Scorecard and transparent fee model.
National federation representing nearly 200,000 nurses and student nurses across Canada. Publishes research on staffing ratios, overtime, and agency dependence.
Platform note: CFNU research and policy briefs are referenced for national staffing standards and agency cost data.
Union representing 68,000+ RNs and allied health professionals in Ontario. Has publicly disclosed agency bill rates and advocated against reliance on private staffing agencies.
Platform note: ONA's reporting on agency markups (75–80% overhead) is referenced in Medloc's fee transparency comparisons.
New Brunswick legislation aimed at reducing reliance on private travel nursing agencies. Introduced March 19, 2025. Received Royal Assent June 6, 2025. Prompted by agency bill rates as high as $306.70/hour reported by the provincial government.
Platform note: This legislation is the cornerstone reference for Medloc's 9–12% transparent fee model. Medloc positions itself as a non-exploitative, local-first alternative to agency staffing — directly aligned with the Act's goals of keeping healthcare dollars in the public system.
Provincial department overseeing healthcare policy, hospital funding, and nursing workforce strategy. Source of the $306.70/hr agency bill rate figure cited in legislative proceedings.
Platform note: GNB Health policy documents and press releases are referenced for agency cost data and workforce retention strategies.
Official source for tracking the status and text of all New Brunswick legislation, including the Act Respecting Travel Nurses.
Articles and reporting on agency nursing costs, staffing shortages, and healthcare spending in Canada.
Reporting on the scale of New Brunswick's spending on travel nursing agencies, with single agency bill rates reaching $306.70/hour.
Investigation into agency billing practices showing the gap between what agencies charge and what nurses actually receive.
National overview of how provinces across Canada are spending billions on private nursing agencies, diverting funds from the public healthcare system. (Subscription may be required)
Data on Ontario's agency spending, with agencies charging 2–3x what nurses are paid. ONA advocates for direct-hire models over agency reliance.
Bill No. 7, 61st Legislature, 1st Session. Introduced March 19, 2025. Passed all readings and received Royal Assent on June 6, 2025. Regulates and reduces dependence on private travel nursing agencies.
Part III nurses ratify collective agreement including $5,000 and $10,000 retention payments, reflecting efforts to retain local nurses and reduce agency dependence.
Provincial travel nurse bill reaches at least $108 million for 2024–25. Horizon Health alone spent over $53M the prior year. The 2025–26 budget contains no new funding for travel nurses as legislation moves to phase them out.
Specific statistics and figures used throughout Medloc's public-facing pages, with their sources.
| Data Point | Value | Source | Used On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak agency bill rate (NB) | $306.70/hour | GNB / CBC News | Providers Info, Pricing |
| NB travel nurse spending (2024–25) | $108 million | CTV News / GNB | Providers Info |
| Horizon Health agency spend (prior yr) | $53 million+ | CTV News / GNB | Providers Info |
| NB travel nurse spending (2022–23) | $66.8 million | CBC News NB | Providers Info |
| Agency markup overhead | 75–80% of bill rate | ONA, CFNU reports | Providers Info, Pricing |
| Medloc platform fee | 9–12% | Medloc pricing model | Providers Info, Pricing, Contracts |
| Nurse take-home (Medloc) | 88–91% of bill rate | Medloc pricing model | Nurses Info, Pricing |
| CNPS nurse members | 175,000+ | cnps.ca | Providers Info |
| NBNU retention payment | $5,000–$10,000 | NBNU news | Internal reference |
| Ontario agency spending (2022-23) | $1.5 billion | ONA / media reports | Providers Info |
| Safe staffing ratio (Med/Surg) | 1:4 nurse-to-patient | CFNU / CNA guidelines | Facility Profile, Scorecard |
External registries and tools referenced or integrated into Medloc's nurse verification pipeline.
Real-time RN/NP licence status verification for New Brunswick nurses.
Real-time LPN licence status verification for New Brunswick LPNs.
Confirms professional liability protection status for RNs and NPs.
RCMP-standard criminal record check required for healthcare workers. Medloc tracks issue/expiry dates with 30-day renewal alerts.
Standard BLS/CPR certification required for active nursing practice. Medloc tracks issue and expiry dates.
National professional voice for registered nurses. Publishes nursing workforce data, staffing ratio guidelines, and policy positions on healthcare delivery.
Independent organization providing essential data and analysis on Canada's health systems and the health of Canadians. Source for nurse workforce statistics.
Develops standards for quality and safety in healthcare. Referenced for safe staffing and patient safety benchmarks.
Internally developed formulas and scoring systems used on the platform.
Composite score out of 100 based on: Nurse-to-patient ratio (40 pts), Acuity match (20 pts), Support staff availability (15 pts), Break relief coverage (15 pts), and EHR modernity (10 pts). Only RN + LPN counts are included in ratio calculations — PSWs are excluded.
Used on: Facility Profile Form (Step 3), Providers Info page
Calculates the minimum number of additional RN/LPN nurses needed on a facility's weakest shift to reach a passing grade (C = 55+). Displays current score vs. projected score with MedLoc nurses.
Used on: Facility Profile Form (Step 3), Providers Info page
Nurse Wage + App Fee (9–12%) = Total Cost to Facility. Compared against agency model where 75–80% of bill rate goes to agency overhead. On Medloc, 88–91% of every dollar stays in the nurse's pocket or facility budget.
Used on: Providers Info, Pricing page, Contracts
Ensures the total bill rate (nurse wage + Medloc fee) never exceeds a configurable ceiling (default: 10% above base wage), keeping Medloc aligned with government goals to eliminate exploitative agency pricing.
Used on: Providers Info, Admin monitoring