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AINs caring for the frail aged earn less than shop assistants.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by NU_admin

Thousands of nurses, working at for-profit aged care facilities, are demanding that employers improve their wages and career opportunities, especially after the Federal Government’s recent decision to make $1.2 billion available from 2013 for better wages, working conditions, career and … Continue reading →

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How to get safe staffing.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by NU_admin

What can union branches at community health services do to guarantee safe staffing? Public campaign: A community palliative care service starts a weekend on-call service for end of life care clients. As client numbers increase so does the frequency of call … Continue reading →

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No compromise on safe community care!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by NU_admin

Community nurses are planning to take greater control over staffing to ensure adequate patient care. Working too much overtime, too busy to take meal breaks, then a staff member goes on annual leave and is not replaced – leaving you … Continue reading →

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Our Communities’ Mental Wellbeing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by NU_admin

The Mental Health Association NSW plays a vital role in the development of initiatives which result in increased community awareness and knowledge of mental health issues. They are holding a forum in western Sydney on mental wellbeing which is open to … Continue reading →

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Threat to workers compensation!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by NU_admin

The O’Farrell Government has threatened further attacks on workers’ rights through workers compensation benefits for those injured at work. Nursing is still a very hands-on, physical job in many areas and nurses are still getting significant injuries so any changes … Continue reading →

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