Q&A: Recovery and Anaesthetics Nurse

South Australian nurse Louise Jones joined the profession in 1986. Three years later, she began working at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Recovery and Anaesthetics, quickly growing to love the specialties. From 2013, she has held the position of Nurse Unit Manager within the team. Louise chats to the ANMJ about the ins and […]

Federal government shifts gears on elective surgery with gradual restart from next Monday

The federal government has lowered its restrictions on elective surgery as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a gradual restart of selected procedures from 27 April. Public and private hospitals will operate one-in-four closed operating lists, with the advising Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) recommending that select Category Two and […]