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Comment on Nursing shortages in Australia by Medical Alliance

Medical Alliance — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:46:48 +0000

There has been research saying that the trend was complicated by the fact that many nurses retire every five years and that more than half of all nurses are working full-time. Indeed, government support’s required to ensure that nurses continue to enter the profession and stay there.

Comment on Nursing Wages in Queensland, Australia by Jean

Jean — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:59:18 +0000

Hi, can you tell me please about new wages for practice Nurses in QLD, because it is always being low compared to nurses working in other sectors. thnaks.

Comment on Nurse’s Unfair Sacking? by Rach

Rach — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:55:44 +0000

Wonder if she recieved workers comp? You know your too old to work when you break your hip from a fall!! At least she’ll be able to personally relate to the patients I guess, More of a liability for the company then an asset, Insurance-wise. How do u nicely tell someone to quit/retire these days though!?

Comment on Nurse’s Unfair Sacking? by Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:46:36 +0000

The wrongful dismissal is obviously something thats very wrong and shouldn’t happen whatever the age of the nurse.

I’d rather delve on the aspect of a 74 year old nurse taking care of patients.

I’m not against aged nurses.. but the duties of a nurse to a patient may not be carried out as effectively by someone above the age of seventy. I know there are obvious exceptions..as in some cases someone in their seventies may be more fit than someone in their fifties. These are however rare.

i think that after the age of sixty a nurse should be allowed to continue with fewer responsibilities in more of a relaxed role rather than a full fledged nurse role.

These are just general thoughts.. I don’t mean to be offensive to older people.

Comment on Crazy Maggot Infestation by julie

julie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:59:07 +0000

Love the story. Sadly all too common.

Comment on Nursing shortages in Australia by Ross

Ross — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:19:23 +0000

@Mani – Hi there, thanks for visiting. Well I can probably best sum things up by saying there is plenty of work out there for nurses, and once you land a permanent job it is really secure.
There are definitely fluctuations in specialty areas (at some times there might be 4 or 5 positions needed and other times they are fully staffed) so if you would like a specific job in a specific area you might have to be patient & keep contacting the manager, but generally speaking there is loads of work around.
There are always other ways into jobs too, ie starting on the casual or nursing pool then maybe picking up a contract then maybe going permanent.
I’ve always found it best to establish a rapport with the unit manager of the place you’re interested in working. Make it know that you’re keen to work & ready to start & that’s a great first step in getting through the door.

Good luck with the rest of your degree – you might have to put some time in at the end of it in like general med or surg wards etc to start with, but eventually with some experience behind you you can pretty much swing into whatever field or specialty area you like. Job security is one of the great things about nursing.

-Ross

Comment on Nursing shortages in Australia by Mani

Mani — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:29:57 +0000

Hi..I am a second year nursing student in Victoria. What I have found through different resourses or media that there is a big shortage of nurses throughout Australia. But can anyone who works in the nursing industry tell me about the actual situation out there??? I would really appriciate any advice ….:)