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Without ratios, rural staffing crisis worsens
April 7, 2021
Tumbarumba Multi-Purpose Service in the Snowy Mountains district is so short staffed that nurses who leave the ward to cover an emergency have to call kitchen staff to monitor their patients. The NSWNMA’s Tumbarumba branch president, Kristyn Paton RN, gave evidence at a recent hearing of the NSW Upper House inquiry into rural, regional and…
13 days ago
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Without ratios, rural staffing crisis worsens
April 7, 2021
Tumbarumba Multi-Purpose Service in the Snowy Mountains district is so short staffed that nurses who…
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Labor’s quest for workplace security
April 7, 2021
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has promised an ALP government would substantially increase the legal rights…
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Depression, burnout, insomnia, headaches: how a toxic a...
April 5, 2021
As allegations of rape and sexual assault engulf Australian federal politics, several current and former…
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Your penalty rates this Easter and ANZAC Day
March 29, 2021
In the lead up to the Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays, nurses and midwives…
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Government slugs hospital staff again as free parking e...
February 28, 2021
As nurses and midwives roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, many are…
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Blacktown goes after safer staffing
February 1, 2021
Taking action has helped midwives and nurses secure a promised staffing increase for Blacktown Hospital’s…
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Hospital-wide support for maternity staff
February 1, 2021
Members across all services strongly supported the stand taken by Blacktown maternity unit staff. Blacktown…
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Walkout sends a strong message
February 1, 2021
Blacktown Hospital midwives take strong action to protect the health and safety of mothers and…
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Healthscope gets thumbs down
February 1, 2021
Nurses and midwives vote for improved staffing by rejecting Healthscope’s enterprise agreement. Healthscope nurses have…