Rebuilding of broken health system starts now

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has signalled NSW Labor’s state election result as a victory for supporters of nurses and midwives. NSWNMA General Secretary, Shaye Candish, said the outcome would deliver renewed optimism amongst nurses and midwives, particularly those who had been reconsidering their professional careers. “Thanks to the efforts of our members, […]

Second statewide strike for nurses and midwives

Thousands of nurses and midwives will strike tomorrow across the state, with many walking off the job for 24-hours from 7am, over the NSW government’s failure to act on the staffing crisis in public hospitals despite an initial statewide strike six weeks ago (15 February). NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) branch members will hold […]

Safe patient care continues to wane under poor staffing

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) said new Bureau of Health Information (BHI) data highlighted growing workload pressures on nurses and midwives within the public health system and has reiterated calls for shift by shift staffing ratios to be mandated statewide. NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said the amount of time critically unwell patients […]

Health privatisation is damaging the nursing profession

The widespread practice of privatising public hospitals and health services across Australia is putting nurses’ professional obligations at risk; has had a detrimental impact on the quality of our healthcare system and has blown out taxpayer-related costs, according to a major public inquiry. The People’s Inquiry into Privatisation will today launch its report, Taking Back […]

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