Your ratios campaign continues
Download the update June 19, 2015: 2015-92 – PHS 2015 – Vote for pay rises to flow – and your ratios claim continues p1and2
Bed closures possible at Lismore Base Hospital
Lismore Base Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has warned the local community it could be forced to turn away patients, as a result of major concerns over nursing staff shortages within the Women’s Care Unit at Lismore Base Hospital. During a meeting mid-week, NSWNMA branch members unanimously passed a resolution […]
Annette Alldrick on our midwifery ratios claim 2015
CWA recognises need for nurse-to-patient ratios
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 […]
Government put on notice over safe patient care
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 […]
What the 2015 PHS claim means for each speciality
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 […]
PHS 2015 Award Claim – time to vote
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.
Nurses and midwives highlight staffing issues at Armidale
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 […]
Nurses seek improved ratios for Muswellbrook
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 […]
Tamworth nurses and midwives put community on notice over staffing
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 […]
