I am a registered nurse working in a public hospital and my manager has rostered me to work eight shifts in a row. Can they do this? 

No. As per subclause 4(iv)(a) of the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award 2023, an employee cannot be required to work more than seven consecutive shifts unless the employee requests this and management agrees. 

You can agree to work this shift pattern, but you should not be required or pressured to do so. Under no circumstances, though, can an employee work more than 10 shifts in a row. 

You should direct your manager’s attention to this subclause and contact NSWNMA if further assistance is needed.