aged care nurses

ANMF launches national aged care ‘pulse check’

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has launched a comprehensive assessment of Australia’s aged care system in a bid…

84 ENs to be sacked from Qld aged care

Queensland’s largest aged care provider has said it can no longer sustain the “funding gap” created by mandatory care minutes…

Medication laws tightened for Vic aged care

In an Australian first, the Victorian government has introduced legislation to ensure only authorised health professionals can administer certain medications…

WA primary health care nurses found to be undervalued

Western Australia’s primary health care (PHC) nurses were found to be the most underutilised in Australia. The Australian Primary Health…

‘Reclaim your health’: burnout tips for aged care nurses

Overworked, overstretched, and overstressed – it is no secret that aged-care nurses are burning out and quitting their jobs across…

Let’s scratch the surface of the government response to the Royal Commission before celebrating

The federal government’s response to the outcomes of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is a recognition…

Know your roles

There is room for many different interests in the field of aged care.  There is a big demand for aged-care…