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May

Midwifery audit - here are the preliminary results

We’ve been busy crunching the data from the recent QNMU midwifery audit and can now reveal some interim results with you. The results confirm that untenable workloads in midwifery continue, and things need to change now.

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5/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

23

May

Evaluation underway for ratios in operating theatres, EDs, maternity and prisons

At the last Queensland election, the QNMU secured various commitments from the government to expand minimum safe staffing ratios – specifically, to conduct ratios trials in key areas.

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5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

23

May

Got a workplace issue? We’re here to help

The QNMU has a member representation policy for when you need assistance with problems at work.

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5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

23

May

Workforce planning top of agenda in meeting with Health Minister

QNMU members recently met with Queensland’s new Health Minister the Hon Shannon Fentiman to discuss the future of nurses and midwives across Queensland.

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5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

23

May

Boosting Nurse Practitioners in health and aged care

The QNMU welcomes the Federal Government’s new Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan, which aims to expand the services of highly-trained Nurse Practitioners.

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5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

22

May

What questions do I need to answer during my NMBA Registration Renewal?

It’s almost time for registered nurses and midwives to renew their NMBA registration. When you renew your registration, you’ll need to answer a number of important questions.

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5/22/2023 4:00:00 AM

17

May

The Voice - time for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders to be heard

Gunai/Kurnai man Jason Coombes has worked for 10 years as a remote area nurse in Far North Queensland, the Northern Territory, Victoria and South Australia. He currently works for Remote Area Health Corps and is a QNMU member. Jason said the time

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5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

17

May

The Voice - a path to self determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

It’s not often Australians are asked to participate in a national referendum. Since federation, there have been 44 referendums, only eight of which were successfully carried. Referendums can be divisive. They can (and should) trigger a national debat

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5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

17

May

Queensland paves a Path to Treaty

While the Voice to Parliament Referendum is the current focus of the Federal government, the Queensland government is progressing a truth-telling and treaty process at a state level, with the introduction of the Path to Treaty Bill.

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5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

16

May

Membership fee increase

To ensure we continue to provide you with the best possible support and representation, QNMU Council recently determined to increase membership fees by 3%.

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5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM