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12 percent of nursing workforce registers to work in Australia
More than 9000 Kiwi nurses, about 12 percent of the workforce, have registered to work in Australia in the last ten months.
Nurses have to sign up with Australia's registration body before applying… Audio
Nurses union on mistakes with pay back system
The Nurse's union says mistakes with the pay back systems are costing nurses tens of thousands of dollars.
Te Whatu Ora has paid back $250m of the almost $2 billion following years of breaches of the… Audio
NZ nurses call for ceasefire in Gaza
New Zealand nurses are calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, with concerns about reports that hospital and health workers in the war-ravaged territory are being targeted.
Sean Casey… Audio
Nurse training facility sits empty, despite sector shortages
For over a year the $2m Healthcare Academy of New Zealand run by Yoobee Colleges has been sitting empty - even as thousands of more nurses are needed in the health sector. It's down to what operator… Audio
Nurses union frustrated over inaction of health system
NZ nurses union frustrated over inaction of 'failing' health system. Audio
Massey University to axe nursing programme
As the government promises a range of initiatives to boost nursing numbers, Massey University is scrapping its Bachelor of Nursing at its Auckland campus. From next year, the programme will be… Audio
Health workers, patients hopeful for budget boost
Health workers all over the country - and lots of their patients - have their fingers crossed for a big budget boost. Massive staffing shortages are contributing to huge waits for care - whether it's… Audio
Elderly patients stuck in hospital beds with no place to go
Latest figures show more than a hundred and thirty mainly elderly people are stuck in hospital because they can't get into a rest home. Chronic staff shortages in the aged care sector means there… Audio
Plan to partially pay student loans for nurses won't work
The Nurses Organisation says the National Party's proposal to pay off part of students' loans won't stop the country's high attrition rate. If nurses and midwives pledge to stay in New Zealand for… Audio
Nineteen nurses have entered NZ via fast-tracked residency
Just 19 people have entered New Zealand's nursing workforce via the fast-tracked residency programme.
Immigration NZ added nurses to the green list late last year to help fill gaping staffing holes.
…Nurses union urges free training for NZ nurses
In response to the government's health announcement, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says a more significant investment would be allowing nurses to train for free within… Video, Audio
Nurses organisation concerned shortage will get worse
There are fears the nursing shortage is about to get much worse.
Nearly one-in-three nursing students drop-out before qualifying, due to financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors… Audio
Nurses organisation concerned shortage will get worse
There are fears the nursing shortage is about to get much worse.
Nearly one-in-three nursing students drop-out before qualifying, due to financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors… Audio
Nurses not being supplied N95 masks - nursing union
N95s are recognised as the best masks to wear to prevent catching Covid-19 - they're the ones all our MIQ staff are wearing.
But many of our nurses say they're just not being provided for hospital… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Hopes unvaccinated nurses change their minds
Health workers who haven't had their first Covid-19 vaccination will be barred from the job from tomorrow.
While some nurses are firm in their stance to not get vaccinated, it's hoped others might… Audio
Covid-19: Emergency nurses anxious and exhausted as cases rise
Hospital emergency nurses say they're under pressure, anxious and exhausted as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
There were 43 people in hospital yesterday with Covid-19, and during the outbreak many… Audio
Nurses are not being listened to by decision-makers - union
Medical professionals are warning the health system would be ill-equipped to deal with escalating Delta cases outside of Auckland.
Dr Michael Howard, an emergency consultant at Whangarei Hospital… Audio
Covid-19: Nurses unhappy after Middlemore exposure
Nurses make up almost half of the 29 staff at Middlemore Hospital being forced to isolate after contact with a Covid-19 case.
Eleven doctors and 13 nurses cannot be at work for a fortnight after a… Audio
Covid-19: Short-staffing putting pressure on nurses amid outbreak - NZNO
New Zealand Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says staff shortages in the profession is causing stress right as nurses try to respond to an ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
It comes after a… Audio
Nurses union responds to Middlemore staff Covid-19 case
Health authorities are trying to confirm how a Middlemore emergency department nurse caught Covid-19.
The person is fully vaccinated and wore PPE at appropriate times according to the Ministry Health… Video, Audio