Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Conference 2023: program

23 March, 2023

The Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Conference 2023 — Creating a digitally savvy workforce — will be on Day 1 of #MEDINFO23, Saturday, 8 July 2023, in Sydney.


Nurses and midwives celebrated at WA Awards Gala Ball

09 March, 2023

Western Australia's nurses and midwives were recognised at the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards which celebrate more than 41,000 nurses and midwives.


E-bandage speeds healing by 30%, alerts clinicians to issues

27 February, 2023

The wireless, battery-free device also actively monitors the healing process and then harmlessly dissolves into the body after it is no longer needed.


WA announces primary care nurse practitioner pilot

21 February, 2023

A pilot to facilitate team-based primary health care by using nurse practitioners is set to begin in Western Australia.


Ramsay, TAFE NSW partner to build nursing workforce

07 February, 2023

The partnership comes as the nation's nursing ranks face a major skills gap, with a predicted shortfall of about 85,000 nurses nationwide by 2025.


A Day in the Life of Flight Nurse Jenee Williams

02 February, 2023

Registered nurse and midwife Jenee Williams first jumped onboard with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in 2020.


Will Australia's healthcare workforce measures work?

02 February, 2023 by Amy Sarcevic

After returning to work as a nurse following a 12-month maternity break, Andrea Simmons* had hoped to cut down her shifts and spend more time with her son.


LINAK HB400 hand control

01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: LINAK Australia Pty Ltd

The LINAK hand control HB400 is designed for staff and patients to control the movement of healthcare applications. It is easy to lock selected movements and increase patient safety.


Whiteley, Ampcontrol in $5.6m chronic wounds partnership

24 January, 2023

Ampcontrol is teaming up with Whiteley Corporation for chronic wounds research after receiving a $5.6 million grant through the CRC-P program.


AR tool delivers culturally responsive care in Northam, WA

23 December, 2022

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service.


Family violence podcast for health workers

15 December, 2022

Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children.


Reducing pressure injury risks during patient transport

18 November, 2022 by Mansi Gandhi

The Clinical Excellence Commission has released a new resource — Guiding principles for pressure injury prevention and management during patient transport.


Investment in mental health for nurses and midwives

15 November, 2022

The Albanese government has invested $25.2 million to establish and run the National Nurse and Midwife Health Service to provide peer-to-peer support.


2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — nominations open

08 November, 2022

The search for Australia's best nurses and midwives has begun, with nominations for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards now open.


Nursing is highest in-demand profession, ACN wants action

10 October, 2022

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for greater investments in nurse leadership and professional development in response to new data.


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