Emergency
Cough it up for Coffs: Nurses and midwives rally for ED...
June 14, 2024
Mid North Coast nurses and midwives held an own-time rally calling on the government to prioritise recruiting staff at Coffs Harbour Health Campus’ emergency department (ED). Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) Coffs Harbour Hospital Branch said ED nurses were at breaking point, as they struggled with severe staffing shortages and a…
24 days ago
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Wyong ED campaigns for more staff
February 7, 2020
Nurses are campaigning for more staff at Wyong Hospital’s emergency department, where waiting times are…
Emergency
Coronavirus: Updated Department Advice
February 3, 2020
The Federal Department of Health has released new advice regarding the recent outbreak of novel…
Emergency
Patient safety fears inside Wyong Hospital ED
September 12, 2019
Nurses and midwives from Wyong Hospital will hold a lunchtime rally tomorrow to call for…
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Bed closure move wins more staff
July 1, 2019
John Hunter ED nurses get workload relief after voting to close ambulance bay beds. Emergency…
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Ballina bed closures bring management to table
July 1, 2019
The Northern NSW Local Health District agreed to talks with nurses at Ballina Hospital after…
Emergency
Dubbo hospital lacks resources for ice patients
July 1, 2019
Inquiry hears ice-related presentations have a “huge impact” on Dubbo’s emergency department. Dubbo Base Hospital…
Emergency
John Hunter Hospital ED nurses win extra staffing
June 19, 2019
Emergency department nurses at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital have negotiated five additional full-time equivalent positions…
Emergency
Overloaded emergency departments desperate for ratios
March 5, 2019
NSW Emergency Departments aren't coping with increased demand.
Emergency
Understaffed rural EDs face security risks
December 3, 2018
Narrandera nurses seek better staffing and improved security. The NSWNMA has warned of security risks…