Study looks at circadian rhythms, sleep of hospital shift workers
27 July, 2022An international study of hospital workers has found that sleep quality and circadian rhythms in night shift workers was poorer than in those who worked day shifts.
How a Sydney provider attracts staff in a tough market
21 July, 2022With demand for aged care staff — particularly registered nurses — at an all-time high, qualified candidates are finding themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to employment options.
Workplace violence: nurses need more post-incident support
20 July, 2022Nurses perceive hospital support following a violent incident as being inadequate, and also felt exposed to litigation by violent patients.
WF Media's healthcare channels to support Wounds Australia 2022
11 July, 2022Hospital + Healthcare and its new sister media channel, Aged Health, are pleased to announce a media partner agreement with industry body Wounds Australia for its major annual conference and exhibition to be held in Sydney this September.
A commitment to healthcare excellence has nurses at its heart
08 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer Health Australia Pty LtdNursing shortages, job dissatisfaction and burnout continue to impact hospitals around the world.
Bone marrow nurse practitioner recognised
27 June, 2022No stranger to the wards of the Queensland Children's Hospital, 18-year-old Megan, who has bravely faced Hodgkin's Lymphoma, points to the thoughtfulness and care of hospital staff as what's kept her spirits high.
Scholarships for six emerging nursing leaders
27 June, 2022Six registered nurses based in rural Australia have been given the opportunity to lead change and further their careers through scholarships.
A day in the life of a Neonatal Critical Care Nurse
22 June, 2022Ebony Blewer joined Mater Hospital Brisbane's Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) team almost four years ago.
HESTA nurses and midwives awards — winners announced
23 May, 2022Nurse practitioner Sue Hegarty has been revealed as the 2022 Nurse of the Year and Melanie Briggs awarded Midwife of the Year.
Celebrating the diverse impact of nursing this International Nurses Day
10 May, 2022The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is highlighting the wide scope of ways nurses shape the health of all Australians to mark International Nurses Day.
A single clinical decision support tool designed for Australian and New Zealand nurses
01 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer Health Australia Pty LtdA nurse's role is complex as it continues to expand and change in response to modern healthcare demands. However, the qualities that make the most difference to patients — confidence, competence, and compassion — remain the same.
2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — finalists revealed
12 April, 2022The work of nurses and midwives has been recognised with eight finalists announced for the 2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.
Shift work impacts working memory, impulse control
11 March, 2022Shift work has long been linked to health risks, but new analysis shows it may even impact higher brain functions, including memory and mental processing speed.
How to alleviate the shortage of critical care nurses
07 February, 2022 by Margaret Fry*The spread of the Omicron variant and the COVID-19 pandemic overall have contributed dramatically to the shortage of nurses in the nation's hospitals.
Supporting nurses with a point-of-care guide to improve patient outcomes
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer Health Australia Pty LtdTechnology issues, time constraints and clinical care variance are some of the major challenges that nurses face when delivering the level of care quality they know their patients require and deserve.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
