Category Archives: Nursing Specialty

Same work for less pay may see nurses walk away

Posted on January 23, 2012 by NU_admin

Aged care nurse Terri Burrell, who is in charge of 59 patients, is paid $12,000 less per year than a nurse with a similar job in a public hospital. Ms Burrell, 49, is an experienced Registered Nurse who runs night … Continue reading →

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Flying squad stars at aged care forum

Posted on December 22, 2011 by NU_admin

Most of the 110 nurses attending the NSWNA Annual Aged Care Nurses Forum last month were from the residential care sector and the majority were registered nurses (RNs). The program included presentations from aged care nurses in clinical leadership roles, … Continue reading →

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Report on Missing Residents: Part 2, Addressing Risks.

Posted on December 19, 2011 by NU_admin

The Department of Health and Ageing has recently developed a ‘What can we learn?’ report about residents who go missing from Australian Government funded aged care facilities. The report is now available in the Industry toolkit on the Aged Care … Continue reading →

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Report on Missing Residents: Part 1, Risk Factors.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by NU_admin

The Department of Health and Ageing has recently developed a ‘What can we learn?’ report about residents who go missing from Australian Government funded aged care facilities. The report is now available in the Industry toolkit on the Aged Care … Continue reading →

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Extended Closing Date – Bob Fenwick Memorial Mentoring Grants Program

Posted on December 7, 2011 by NU_admin

The closing date has been extended to - Friday 16th December 2011. We are seeking expressions of interest from mental health nurses who wish to further their professional and career goals by undertaking an innovative work experience program under the guidance … Continue reading →

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