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Dermatitis – an occupational hazard

Posted on April 20, 2012 by NU_admin

Healthcare workers are, unsurprisingly, one of the main groups who suffer from occupational contact dermatitis (OCD), according to a major report recently released by Safe Work Australia. OCD is the most common occupationally-caused skin disease and one of the most common … Continue reading →

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Day, rotating, & night shiftworkers! Help us understand more about your health

Posted on June 29, 2011 by NU_admin

The Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of Sydney is doing a short survey about health in shiftworkers. It covers sleep quality, physical activity, and nocturnal eating habits in daytime, rotating, and night shiftworkers. We would appreciate it if … Continue reading →

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One2Four: Intense talks continue on ratios claim.

Posted on December 6, 2010 by NU_admin

NSWNA negotiators are still in intense discussions with NSW Health but there is not yet a substantive offer on mandated nurse-to-patient ratios. The NSWNA have been in talks since last Saturday, after strike action forced the Government to agree to … Continue reading →

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One2Four: The State Government has finally agreed to talk!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by NU_admin

The State Government has finally agreed to discuss the One2Four claims! In response, the New South Wales Nurses Association (NSWNA) agreed to lift the threat of bed closures and service restrictions, which were scheduled to start next week.

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Nurses show support to One2Four!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by NU_Editor

Earlier this week we blogged about One2Four – The Way To Safe Patient Care. NSW hospitals currently have NO MANDATORY NURSE STAFFING LEVELS. That’s BAD for nurses, and WORSE for patients. For safe patient care, NSW hospitals need a mandatory … Continue reading →

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