Beyond the call bell: Iterating digital nursing workflows
In acute care, timely communication is critical. Traditional nurse call systems typically depend on corridor lights or central annunciators, which can delay responses and limit nurses’ ability to prioritise patient needs. To address these limitations, our Network introduced and implemented an integrated communication model that delivers nurse call alerts directly to handheld Clinical Communication Devices […]
Retired nurses and midwives support community to solve loneliness: Generativity in action
After decades tending to patients’ health and welcoming newborns into the world, a growing group of retired nurses and midwives are discovering a new kind of caregiving – one centred on building connection, community and belonging. For these women, volunteering with Spark offers a new chapter of contribution defined by generativity: the deep human desire […]
Educating students about cultural safety and trauma informed practice
In Australia, mental health statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains deeply disproportionate. In 2018–19, over a third of Indigenous People (37%) reported having a current mental health condition,1 with suicide remaining a devastating issue highlighted in Closing the Gap targets.2 Current data indicate that suicide rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
Stretch your salary further – without working extra shifts
As a nurse or midwife, you spend your time caring for others – but your income doesn’t always stretch as far as you need it to. With salary packaging for nurses, you may be able to increase your take‑home pay by paying for everyday expenses using your pre‑tax income. That means you could reduce the tax you pay and keep more […]
Balancing Care and Burnout
This month, we’re celebrating International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife by shining a light on the incredible work of nurses, midwives and care workers in our community. One of those is ANMF and Nurses & Midwives Health member, Emmanuel. As a perianesthesia nurse, Emmanuel uses empathy to comfort patients at their […]
Hitting the ceiling: When “Top of Scope” meets governance reality
“Nurses working to top of scope” – it is a phrase frequently invoked by nursing executives to describe the future of the profession — one associated with empowerment, innovation, and improved care delivery. Yet for many Nurse Practitioners (NPs) working in public health settings, “top of scope” functions less as an enacted organisational commitment than […]
When does your shift really start? The growing expectation of pre-shift tasks in nursing
In our busy healthcare environments, it is crucial that nurses are ready to start work on time. Many of us can sympathise with ‘being ready’ involving making sure we get that third cup of coffee before (or whilst) receiving handover. Whilst nurses need to be ready to start work from their start time, recent case […]
Syphilis: Not a disease of the past
Syphilis might sound like a condition from the history books, but it remains a very real public health issue – and one that deserves the attention of every nurse, midwife and care worker. In August 2025, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).1 This designation is reserved for […]
Strengthening Nurses and Midwives’ Response to Domestic and Family Violence
Domestic and family violence is a health issue. Domestic and family violence (DFV) is not only a social issue. It is a significant public health concern. In Australia, DFV is a leading contributor to illness, injury and psychological distress, particularly for women. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 4 women […]
Eating right for your workday, or night
The team at Nurses & Midwives Health shares expert advice on fuelling up for your next shift. Health insurance can be more than a safety net; it can support your everyday health and wellbeing. At Nurses & Midwives Health, this includes sharing small, achievable steps to help you take care of you. Like eating for […]