Wage case recognises historic undervalued work of aged care nurses
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) further recognition that the work of aged care workers has been historically undervalued in its Stage 3 decision for the aged care industry work value case announced today. The FWC has concluded that, for ‘work value reasons’, award rates for direct […]
South Australia nurse practitioner pilot open for applications
South Australians will have more options for free primary health care as part of a new pilot program expanding the number of nurse practitioners working in GP clinics, also aimed to help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments. Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler yesterday announced the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Pilot will […]