The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSNWMA) has welcomed a move by the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) to throw its support behind the push for mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in all public hospitals across the state. During their annual conference in Tamworth this week, over 600 CWA delegates carried a motion supporting the call […]
Councillors from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) converged on State Parliament today to deliver a patient safety message loud and clear on the first parliamentary sitting day since the March election and on International Midwives Day. Flanked by a large banner stating ‘Health Minister: It’s time to deliver safe patient care!’, NSWNMA Councillors […]
Our 2015 claim has details that apply specifically to several different nursing and midwifery specialities. Download the factsheet that applies to you. Download: What the claim means for High volume short stay and Day only units: What the Claim Means for You – High Volume Short Stay and Day Only Units Download: What the claim means for […]
It’s time to confirm your commitment for the ratio and pay claims for 2015. Download or read online the claim in detail: A claim to put patient safety first 2015 PHS branches are voting on this claim until Thursday 30 April 2015.
Up to 40 members of Armidale Community Health and Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and their supporters gathered outside the local hospital yesterday to raise awareness of ongoing nurse staffing issues. The branch members took a decision to highlight the issues publicly, following inadequate action by management to address the […]
Members of Muswellbrook District Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) will today step up their campaign for better staffing arrangements at Muswellbrook District Hospital. Branch members will be out on the street and talking to members of the community about their concerns regarding safe staffing levels at the hospital. In the […]
Members of Tamworth Base Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) have held a lunchtime rally outside the local hospital to raise community awareness over chronic staffing issues at the site. The branch members felt compelled to highlight the issue publicly after months of inaction by Hunter New England Local Health District […]
Members of Grafton Base Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) will participate in a ratios rally at Gordon Wingfield Park near the hospital on Thursday afternoon (19 March). As part of a statewide campaign for improved nurse-to-patient ratios throughout public hospitals, local nurses and midwives will seek support from the community […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has cautiously welcomed the latest election promise by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition regarding frontline health workers. General Secretary of the NSWNMA, Brett Holmes, said Premier Mike Baird’s election pledge to increase frontline nursing and midwifery staff by 2,100 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions failed to address ongoing workload issues in […]
In the lead-up to the state election on 28 March, here is what the NSW political parties say about ratios, aged care and privatisation. Download this as a pdf: What the parties say What we say… Download as a pdf: What we say
You’ll automatically become a member of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
