‘Our members are furious’: Queensland nurses and midwives ramp up industrial action
Queensland nurses and midwives have ramped up protected industrial action in their fight for improved wages and conditions. Members of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) moved to Stage 2 action earlier this week. This includes not undertaking overtime unless there has been a minimum of four hours’ notice, taking the full period of […]
A life beyond the ward: Andree’s story of conflict, care and connection
When Andree Girardau finished her nursing studies, she knew she wanted more than a standard hospital career. “So, I worked remotely, lived up in Cairns, built up my skills – and then I saw an advertisement for international work.” What came next would change her life. It was the early 1990s, and after an interview […]
Why AI can never replace the human touch in nursing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be highly advanced and tireless, but it will never fully replace certain jobs that require qualities beyond software capabilities, such as empathy, a human touch, or the ability to make complex decisions. At a time when jobs are being outsourced to robots, nurses cannot be replaced. This article delves into the […]