Advancing evidence-based practice in healthcare
Despite widespread recognition of the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and its potential to enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness, its implementation in routine healthcare settings worldwide remains surprisingly low. JBI,a research institution part of the University of Adelaide, seeks to understand the reasons behind this persistent challenge. Integrating evidence into practice is no […]
Queensland nurses and midwives call for better wages and working conditions
Tired and burnt-out, Queensland nurses and midwives are increasingly leaving the profession in the face of a growing workforce crisis, it has been revealed, as the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) prepares to commence enterprise bargaining negotiations with Queensland Health later this week. The QNMU, which as 74,000 members, has received hundreds of submissions […]
Shaping the future of care – ANMF priorities 2025: Accessible and affordable healthcare
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is focused on driving meaningful change in 2025 to ensure better conditions for nurses, midwives, carers, students and to meet the health and aged care needs of the community Recognising the critical milestones we have already achieved like wage increases and mandated care minutes, we know progress is […]
New shoulder injury repair technique improves outcomes
A new technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries is delivering better outcomes for people with shoulder pain. University of Adelaide researchers say about 10,000 repairs to the rotator cuff – the group of muscles and tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder, allowing movement and stabilisation – are completed in Australia each […]
A comprehensive pathway for nurses to become midwives at The University of Notre Dame in Melbourne
The need for qualified midwives in Australia continues to grow, as the demand for maternal care services remains strong across the country With a national focus on improving health outcomes for mothers and babies, the profession of midwifery is not only a rewarding career but one that also promises long-term job security. Now, registered nurses […]
Registered nurse prescribing – how is it working in other countries?
Overall, nurse prescribing is safe, effective, and well-regarded with tangible benefits for stakeholders especially when supported and integrated into healthcare systems and ongoing education and training. Nurse prescribing can improve: Challenges encountered in nurse prescribing can include: BackgroundNurse prescribing has been implemented in several countries to increase access to medications,1 reduce medical staff workloads, and […]
Extra $440 million to support in-home aged care
The federal government has committed an extra $440 million to support more older Australians to stay at home, including expanding culturally appropriate aged-care services for First Nations people. The three-year investment, announced yesterday, adds to the Albanese Government’s 4.3 billion Support at Home package unveiled on 12 September. According to the government, demand for entry […]
Changes for residential aged care PCWs in 2025: Find out your pay and classification
If you are a PCW working in residential aged care, you can expect some changes to your pay and classification at the start of 2025. Background PCWs, now referred to as an ‘Aged care employee- direct care’, (direct care worker) under the Aged Care Award will receive an increase to minimum award rates effective from […]
Key changes for AINs in residential aged care: What pay to expect from January 2025
If you are an AIN working in residential aged care, you can expect some changes to your pay and classification at the start of 2025. AINs are currently classified under the Nurses Award 2020. The award sets minimum wages and conditions for AINs, ENs, RNs and Nurse Practitioners. It applies to each of these classifications, […]
Reducing emergency transfers from nursing homes
Despite recent reforms that have taken effect in Australian nursing homes, including the requirement for 24/7 registered nurse (RN) presence and mandated direct care minutes, high rates of transfers from nursing homes to emergency departments (ED) or hospitals persist. Background While some transfers may be necessary, expected, or unavoidable, transfers are occurring at rates far […]