The International Exhibition Centre of Galicia, in Silleda, became the central stage of the Sergas nursing examsThis was one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years in the Galician healthcare system. Thousands of professionals attended, hoping to secure a permanent position within the public health system.
This day marked the main phase of a process that the Xunta de Galicia frames within its strategy for strengthen staffing levels and reduce temporary employment in the Galician Health Service. The participation figures, the scale of the operation, and the organizational and work-life balance measures implemented give an idea of ​​the magnitude of this major competitive examination.
Massive participation in nursing competitive examinations in Silleda
According to the data provided by the Department of Health, a total of 7.859 people took the exam Nursing exams were held in Silleda this Saturday. The call for applications included 8.661 admitted candidates, resulting in a participation rate of 90,7%, a very high figure for a process of this nature.
The objective of this test was to cover 1.980 nursing positions at the Galician Health Service (Sergas). This is one of the largest job offers ever seen in Galicia for this professional group, both in terms of the number of positions available and the number of candidates who traveled to the fairgrounds.
The day proceeded normally and without any notable incidents, thanks to a system that allowed the candidates to... Access to the pavilions takes around 50 minutesAccording to estimates from the health administration itself, the organization of the entry flow was one of the key aspects to avoid overcrowding and delays.
The Semana Verde Fairgrounds in Silleda are already accustomed to hosting large selection tests, but the concentration of almost eight thousand applicants in a single afternoon once again turned it into the temporary epicenter of Galician public health, both because of the representation of professionals and because of the impact of the process.
A key event for Galician healthcare
The competitive examinations in Silleda are part of a global public employment offer of 2.476 positions Launched by the Galician Health Service (Sergas) during the spring. In addition to the 1.980 nursing positions examined on this day, other processes were held on April 25 and 26.
On those previous dates, meetings were convened 496 additional placesThese positions were distributed among various nursing specialties and the general services staff category. Specifically, positions were offered in family and community nursing, obstetric and gynecological nursing (midwifery), pediatric nursing, occupational health nursing, and general services staff.
This set of calls for applications transforms the current selection process into one of the most important in recent years within the Galician healthcare system. The regional government emphasizes that this effort aims to address the organizational needs of the Galician Ministry of Health and guarantee the quality of care.
The scale of the offering not only impacts the system, but also represents a significant opportunity for professionals seeking job security in the public healthcare sectorThe response from thousands of applicants demonstrates the interest in obtaining a permanent position after years marked by temporary work and contract turnover.
Profile of applicants and work-life balance measures
The profile of those who took the Silleda exam reflects, once again, the strong female presence in the nursing profession. Near the 90% of the applicants were womenThis figure coincides with the general trend in this health field both in Galicia and in the rest of Spain.
Aware of this reality, the organization of the process enabled dedicated breastfeeding spaces within the fairgrounds. In this session, the number of designated breastfeeding areas was doubled compared to previous exams, after receiving requests from 65 female candidates who needed to use this service during the exam.
In addition, exceptional measures were adopted to ensure that no one was excluded from the process for health reasons. Four applicants took the test from the hospital. in which they were admitted due to pregnancy, a formula that allowed for equal opportunities with the rest of the participants.
These actions are part of an organizational approach that seeks to facilitate work-life balance and accessibility in mass selection processes. In a context where competitive examinations represent an important milestone in the professional career of many people, the possibility of combining the test with delicate personal situations takes on special relevance.
Organization of tests and access system
To manage the influx of thousands of candidates, the Galician Health Service (Sergas) designed a QR code-based access protocolThe General Directorate of Human Resources established that the roll call would not be carried out at the entrance of the pavilions, in order to expedite the flow of access and avoid unnecessary concentrations.
Each applicant had to download a document from the Fides/expedient-e platform. custom QR codewhich I had to bring printed on the day of the exam. That document included detailed information about the date, time, assigned pavilion, entrance gate and specific seat within the room, as well as general instructions for the tests.
Once the exercise is completed, the Fides/expedient-e system itself provides participants with a attendance certificateThis certificate is available from the day after the exams are taken. It is especially useful for those who need to prove their attendance at their workplaces or other government agencies.
The use of digital tools in the management of nursing competitive examinations at Sergas responds to the intention of modernize and make more efficient The selection processes. In such large-scale events as the one in Silleda, logistical planning and access control become crucial elements for the day to run smoothly.
The Galician government's commitment to stable employment in the Galician Health Service (Sergas)
The Galician Minister of Health, Antonio Gómez Caamaño, visited the Galicia International Trade Fair Centre during the testing event, accompanied by the Director General of Human Resources for the Galician Health Service (Sergas), Mar Pousa. During his speech, the regional minister emphasized the Galician government's commitment to job stability in the Galician public health system.
Gómez Caamaño emphasized that the Galician government's priority is continue reducing temporary employment in the Sergas workforce and to strengthen healthcare teams through stable employment. In his words, the Silleda recruitment drive is part of a strategy aimed at consolidating quality public employment and offering more professional development opportunities within the Galician healthcare system.
The Galician Ministry of Health reminds everyone that the Galician Health Service (Sergas) currently has around 48.700 professionalsThis represents an approximate 21% increase compared to 17 years ago. This increase in staff is linked to efforts to better allocate human resources in response to growing healthcare needs.
The offer of nursing positions and specialties announced in Silleda is interpreted as a further step in the general strategy for consolidating public employment in the healthcare sector. In a European context where many health systems struggle with temporary staffing issues, stabilizing staff is considered a key factor in improving both working conditions and patient care.
The entire operation deployed in the Sergas nursing exams in Silleda reflects the combination of a a large mobilization of professionals, a remarkable organizational effort, and a clear institutional commitment to strengthen the public health system. Thousands of applicants are staking a significant part of their professional future on these exams, while the administration seeks to boost stability and quality of care in Galician healthcare.
