The Importance of Enrolled Nurses in Aged Care: Results of a National Aged Care Survey
According to the latest workforce census, there were around 17,000 Enrolled nurses (ENs) working across Australia’s aged care sector in 2020.1 Enrolled nurses are fundamental members of aged care teams and their work contributes valuably to the care of many older people around Australia.2 Many ENs are highly experienced health professionals and provide important leadership […]
Count the babies win: Queensland to introduce midwifery ratios
This is something our midwives have been calling for, for years, and I want to acknowledge the tireless advocacy of our incredible frontline health staff. The QNMU is now awaiting further detail from the Queensland Government on when the midwifery ratios will be rolled out. Additional midwives will be needed to meet the ratios, QNMU […]
Have your say on the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Care Standard
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback on the draft Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Care Standard. The Commission developed the draft clinical care standard in collaboration with consumers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare services. The standard aims to improve care for people living with COPD, a serious chronic […]
Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy
Computer scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool using artificial intelligence (AI) and a digital camera to detect facial palsy, with 98% accuracy, including the patient’s gender and age. Researchers from Iraq and Australia say the tool can reduce diagnostic errors that often occur with the common and treatable neurological disorder, caused by an impairment […]
Further evidence on benefits of delayed cord clamping
New research lends further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping, finding waiting for at least two minutes to clamp the umbilical cord of premature babies at birth could decrease a child’s risk of death. Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could […]
Quicker assessment for overseas trained nurses and midwives
The assessment of clinical skills for overseas trained nurses and midwives aiming to join the Australian health workforce will now be speedier following the establishment of a second facility dedicated to carrying out examinations. Until now, internationally trained overseas nurses and midwives assessed as holding relevant but not equivalent qualifications had to travel to South […]
Have your say on the aged care wage increase
Have your say on the aged care wage increase
Queensland Government boosts free TAFE for nursing students
In a bid to increase the pipeline of the next generation of nurses, the Queensland Government has injected extra funding to bolster fee-free TAFE for nursing students. An extra 3,500 free Diploma of Nursing placements will be offered in 2024, available through TAFE Queensland, CQUniversity and Mater Education, with the Government providing an additional $40.6 […]
Western Health Breast Care Nurse Scholarship program helps nurses gain the skills and knowledge needed to be specialist breast care nurses
Breast care nurses are registered nurses who have specialist skills and knowledge about breast care nursing. Western Health, a large public health service in metropolitan Melbourne, provides care for an increasing number of breast cancer patients each year. In 2019 the Western Health Foundation and the Breast Service at Western Health created an annual scholarship […]
An Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program set to transform services
A first-of-its-kind Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program is set to receive $166 million of Government funding. The program will improve equitable access to high-quality, multidisciplinary and integrated cancer services for all people with cancer, irrespective of their type of cancer or where they live. Improving cancer outcomes for one million Australians, the program covers […]