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NSW Labor opposes cuts to ratios

Posted on March 30, 2012 by NU_admin

NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson and Shadow Health Minister Dr Andrew McDonald today met with nurses concerned that changes to their award could see minimum staffing levels scrapped and hospital wards left understaffed by nurses and midwives. The O’Farrell Government … Continue reading →

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Nurses Must Embrace IT

Posted on August 24, 2011 by NU_admin

Nurses need to be involved in the design and implementation of new technology in the workplace, according to speakers at the NSWNA Professional Day. By 1 July next year, the frameworks underpinning the national e-health system will be in place, … Continue reading →

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State-run disability services nurses first in line of attack.

Posted on July 11, 2011 by NU_admin

The first group of nurses to face the new laws will be nurses working in NSW disability services. Barry O’Farrell’s new laws not only set up an attack on public sector wages and conditions. The legislation also allows the government … Continue reading →

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How do nurses fit exercise in around shift work?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by NU_admin

Many nurses find it hard to fit exercise in around shift work, and eating habits during shift work can also contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle. What exercise do you do while you’re not working? Do you find you are often … Continue reading →

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Undercover experience delivers safety benefits for Northern Health nurses

Posted on May 28, 2011 by NU_admin

Northern Health’s 2000 plus nurses are now reaping the benefits of a new WorkSafe Victoria campaign which saw their CEO Greg Pullen go undercover on the wards for a day to look at safety from their perspective. The undercover mission … Continue reading →

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