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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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Top Discussions of 2011!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by NU_admin

There were several popular discussions on Nurse Uncut over the year. But these three in particular were hot topics! Did you participate in the discussions? If not, join in now!

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Westmead Nurses and Midwives Close Beds!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by NU_admin

Ongoing nurse and midwife shortages at Westmead Hospital mean a number of services have to be reconfigured to ensure safe patient care can be delivered by the available nurses and midwives. Five beds will be closed in an understaffed 37-bed … Continue reading →

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Unnecessary Hurdles for Nurses Wanting to Return to Work Part 2

Posted on November 7, 2011 by NU_admin

The search is on to find 1400 nurses and midwives to fill the new ratio positions, yet AHPRA is placing unnecessary obstacles in the way of nurses wishing to return to the profession. Many nurses and midwives have told the … Continue reading →

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Join Sydney Hospital in celebrating 200 years on Sunday.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by NU_admin

Sydney Hospital is celebrating 200 years of history on Sunday! Sydney Hospital has been on its present site in Sydney’s historic Macquarie Street since 1811 and is Australia’s first hospital. It is also home to the first nursing school in Australia. … Continue reading →

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